Posted by mattdds on January 21, 2004, at 13:04:33
In reply to Re: Ideal Nardil Dose Range? Nardil Veterans?, posted by gardenergirl on January 21, 2004, at 7:01:25
Hey GG,
>>I was wondering if taking an extra would help or hurt, or do nothing?
Most likely would have no effect. I doubt even more that it would *help* any - most of the time you have to be at the *new* dose 2-3 weeks before you see any additional effects. MAOI's can even take longer.
If it were me, I would wait until the day after your competency to raise your dose. No need to hurry. There is more potential for harm (e.g. sedation or orthostatic hypotension) than good, IMO.
Are you nervous about the competency? Maybe if you have access to a benzo? Klonopin is my mainstay, and has never failed me for events like that. However, they can be rather sedating until you get used to them.
>>What was your experinece the first day at 60?
Not really much different than the day before, surprisingly. I had heard that 60 mg was a threshold of sorts for side effects. That has *not* been the case for me. I went up pretty seamlessly.
>>Also, do you take one q six hours or two tabs bid?
I take 1 tab qid, but not evenly spaced out. Probably closer to 1 every 3-4 hours while awake. I'm kinda nervous to take 2 at once...had a bad experience when I did that with Parnate - namely, that my BP would spike (not food related).
Good luck with your competency! I know how stressful those can be.
Best,
Matt
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