Posted by blueboy on June 24, 2008, at 8:52:45
In reply to Re: Nardil starting dosage question » Four Feathers, posted by 4WD on June 22, 2008, at 20:30:26
> Hi,
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> My first reaction was that 7.5 mg was a mighty low dose. And yes, splitting them is difficult, even with a pill splitter they tend not break not exactly in half and you get a lot of dust.
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> I started at 45mg a day. 15mg three times a day and I am extremely med sensitive also. I am glad I did start at 45 - it kicked in at that dose at about week 6. If I had started at a lower dose, it would have taken much longer to kick in and I'd just now be reaching therapeutic levels.
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> Personally, I wanted it work as quickly as possible so I wanted to start at 45. My pdoc originally thought I might need to be on 60 but I've done fine on 45.
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> The effect it has is definitely time related. The lower the dose, the longer it is going to take before you feel better.
>I'd be more careful. I have had terrible experiences titrating powerful drugs too fast. Impatience can be your worst enemy.
On the other hand, most sites say that 45mg/day is the "usual starting dosage", so maybe that's right for you. Obviously it has worked out well for some people.
My doctor, who prescribes it a lot, started me off slower, and it was fast enough, believe me. However, I don't think that "my way is the only way", LOL.
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