Posted by Seamus2 on January 18, 2002, at 22:11:19
In reply to Re: MAOI dose and dizziness » Lisa01, posted by Elizabeth on January 18, 2002, at 10:37:51
> I'm generally intolerant to cold, but I think that Parnate made it worse.< <
Jeez, you can say that again! I restarted on Dec 18 and have been freezing ever since. I take thyroid, on top of it, too, but the peripheral circulation just shuts down completely. Maybe if I quit smoking .... and that 1.5 cups of coffee in the morning doesn't help, I don't think.
> > I have low blood pressure when not on meds so I didn't think it was a good thing to make it too low...
>
> It's really not dangerous unless you start fainting, then you have to worry about falls!
>I have naturally low BP too. Just get used to bending over and putting your head between your legs. Actually, nobody realy looks at you funny, and it beats passing out! (Was doing this long before MAOI therapy)
> > As I understand it, it can take 4-6 weeks to perceive therapeutic benefits even at higher doses, right?
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> It can, although I've encountered a number of people for whom it worked faster. But I wouldn't expect 10 mg/day to be a sufficient dose. 30 mg/day is generally the minimum effective dose, I think (some people might notice partial effects at 20).FOr me it kicked in 80% within three weeks, 50% within two; and noticeable at 30 mg/day within one week.
And I get by on 20 mg/day for maintenance, but woe if I think I can get along without it.
Seamus
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