Posted by chemist on August 18, 2004, at 8:36:04
In reply to Re: input? panda, vultan, sls, larry, others...?, posted by Nohope on August 18, 2004, at 4:00:18
> > it is my personal experience with the MAOI parnate that it was/is an excellent anti-depressant, in the truest sense of the definition.
> > and it was (in concert with a low-dose benzo such as klonopin and later valium) exceptional at the 30 mg/day dose level (divided).
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> Hi Chemist.
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> I have been on Parnate for a whole 1.5 weeks now (30mg/day). I noticed almost immediate improvement in many areas (e.g. my general anxiety levels) but the antidepressant response has been more modest. How long should I wait for full antidepressant effect before considering upping the dosage? (I realize that 1.5 weeks - after a 2week washout - is not very long.)
> Thanks.
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> Nohope
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hello nohope, chemist here...like you, i was immediately gratified by parnate, in terms of anxiety....i do recall that about a month passed before i can say that i was feeling the brunt of it...i think your plan to give it more time is wise before upping the dose, and again, more of a personal variation at work.....i know of a couple of folks who have been in the 60 mg/day range (personally), and their experience in terms of onset was/is similar to yours/mine. i would give it another week or two, personally, and look into another 15 mg if you are still not up to par....please do keep us informed, and all the best, chemist
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