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Re: Bloodwork to measure platelet MAO inhibition?

Posted by bulldog2 on May 24, 2010, at 13:59:06

In reply to Bloodwork to measure platelet MAO inhibition?, posted by zonked on May 24, 2010, at 11:23:01

> Hi all,
>
> Was doing some web surfing this weekend and found that in at least one of the Marplan studies, dosage was increased until "90% platelet MAO inhibition was achieved.".
>
> Does anyone know if this is a standard test my doctor can order?
>
> In a sort of grey-dysthymic zone now--the 40mg marplan IS doing *something*, but nowhere near remission yet.
>
> Having significant anxiety (generalized and social) still, the Klonopin keeps a lid on it but to be honest I am convinced it's making my depression worse (K has done this to me before.)
>
> Thinking about asking, again, for Xanax which never did this to me or perhaps a trial of Lyrica....
>
> I'm hanging in there the best I can...
>
> -z

Increase the dose until you feel well. Stick with a dose at least three weeks to see how you feel. You can go up to 60 mg and some go higher. Platelet levels may not necessarily correlate with mood improvement. Good luck and hang in there.

 

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