Posted by orchidrare on April 21, 2008, at 15:08:42
In reply to Re: Parnate Users-increase in Depression? » Quintal, posted by Bob on April 21, 2008, at 14:15:27
> > That sounds a lot like what happened to me when I first started Parnate. In the beginning it made my depression much worse to the point where I felt suicidal, so I kept raising the dose until I felt the stimulant effect, and from then on it was much better. In the end I was taking 80-120mg a day, but my psychiatrist didn't approve of this and took me off it. For the short time I took Parnate it was one of the most effective ADs I've ever tried. I can only advise you stick it out a little longer or try raising the dose further (if you can tolerate it and your pdoc agrees).
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> > The weakness might be related to hypotension - it's common at the beginning of treatment with MAOIs. Have you checked your blood pressure?
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> If it was one of the most effective ADs you ever tried, why were you taken off of it? Why didn't your doc just lower your dose?
>Thank you for your post and reassurances. Last check my blood pressure was 95/78. I am sorry you had to come off Parnate. Depression is an evil beast. I hope your current regime is working.
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