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Posted by bigcat on August 28, 2006, at 15:44:05
Been wanting to try Amisulpride, but it looks pretty expensive. Best prices I've found are 20 tablets of 50mgs for $52, or 20 tablets of 100mgs for $65. I have a pill cutter. How long and at what dose do I need to give it a fair trial. Would 20 tablets of 100mgs be enough for an adequate trial? And should I try it alone or in combination with another med? I'd appreciate any knowledge/experience.
-matt-
Posted by psychobot5000 on August 28, 2006, at 21:44:51
In reply to How much Amisulpride is a fair trial?, posted by bigcat on August 28, 2006, at 15:44:05
I'd say the length of a 'fair trial' seems to depend on the individual. I respond quickly to meds, so I usually have a good idea of whether it's working within a week. With amisulpride I knew it was having an effect by day 4, but as of day 6 or so (today), still haven't worked out exactly what that effect is.
Some on this board have previously said that 2 weeks is an adequate trial of amisulpride. Sounds sensible to me, but I know that sometimes these things take 4-8 weeks, or longer. I usually just feel it out along the way--if it's clearly a bad med, I stop it. If I'm not sure, I give it a while longer.
But 20 tablets of 100 would be 40 doses of 50mg. Sounds like plenty to me. Hope it works out.
Posted by flipfloppy on August 29, 2006, at 1:11:26
In reply to How much Amisulpride is a fair trial?, posted by bigcat on August 28, 2006, at 15:44:05
I usually notice the effects of amisulpride on the first or second day of taking it. Lower dosages might be better than higher ones. Personally, I did better on 100 mg than 50 mg, possibly because this dosage might have some dopamine blockade. Other people report better results on 12.5, 25 or 50 mgs.
Posted by Tom Twilight on August 29, 2006, at 1:54:37
In reply to Re: How much Amisulpride is a fair trial?, posted by psychobot5000 on August 28, 2006, at 21:44:51
I wanted to wait and here the opinions of others before I posted.
I believe Amisulpride is generally affective within a week if its going to work.Some people can take up to four before they see an affect, elivated Prolactin can cause problems.
Posted by ramsea on August 29, 2006, at 8:34:22
In reply to Re: How much Amisulpride is a fair trial?, posted by Tom Twilight on August 29, 2006, at 1:54:37
I knew within a week that it was helping to resolve an episode of agitated bipolar depression that hit me after stopping lithium.
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