Posted by bleauberry on June 21, 2008, at 13:26:45
In reply to Don't know what to do, posted by Sundance on June 20, 2008, at 16:24:25
I dunno, tough call. Usually I have a lot to say in posts, but you got me stumped.
It would be easier to increase the dose rather than try something else. Scientifically speaking, clinical evidence suggests that doses higher than 50mg are not more effective. Of course we see real life stories that contradict that, so who knows.
The reuptake pumps are practically 100% blocked already at your dose. So a higher dose is not going to increase serotonin any more than it is. Something else that the drug does that isn't known might increase, but not the serotonin part of it.
There is always the option of adding something else that is not a reuptake inhibitor at all. Something with a different mechanism that is not a duplicate of what is already being done. Something like a zyprexa, lamictal, or abilify. Those things seem to have the power and synergy to wake up ongoing meds.
Wish I could help more.
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