Posted by SLS on December 5, 2008, at 18:35:00
In reply to Re: Study Of Antidepressants Show All Same!!!! » SLS, posted by JadeKelly on December 5, 2008, at 16:51:51
Hi Jade.
I have never heard of someone taking their whole dosage of Parnate at one time as part of the prescribing practice for moderate to high dosages. What I would recommend is to take 1/2 of your daily dosage in the morning and the other half between noon and 2:00pm. Parnate seems to disrupt sleep most if taken after 3:00pm.
If daytime sleepiness doesn't resolve in a month or so, you might possibly profit from adding Provigil (modafinil). It could have the dual effect of reducing sleepiness and actually might enhance the antidepressant response. I really can't think of any reason why such a combination would be contraindicated.
From my experience with MAOIs, if nothing happens after 3 weeks at a certain dosage, it might be time to increase it.
Good luck!
- Scott
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