Posted by Zeba on September 10, 2008, at 23:55:11
In reply to Parnate + Orthostatic Hypotension, posted by uncouth on September 7, 2008, at 10:17:41
Sorry I just saw your post. I agree with Justherself54 that a wash out period would have been best. When I started back on Parnate, I started with 10 mg for a couple of days, then 20 mg for a few days, and then 30 mg. for a few days or a week before going to 40 mg.
Years ago I took 30 mg. Parnate, Lithium (amount I don't remember), and I also took Mellaril at night. I did not have the issues you describe, at least from Parnate and Lithium. I used Mellaril, a small amount as a sleep aide. Ultimately I quit the Lithium as I was getting acne pretty bad. My pdoc at the time was of the opinion that it served a useful purpose (the Lithium) for a time and that later it was not needed. I agreed.
So, I am not sure your meds gave you a problem but it would seem that switching just like that and then taking 40 mg. just like that may have been the problem. I have liked Parnate as it has an activating quality, but this also means one may have sleep problems if it is taken past around 2 p.m. I take my doses in the a.m. and at noon. Parnate for me does not cause any sexual problems. Neither did Parnate and Lithium. Can't speak to the other you take and that might be the culprit.
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