Posted by Dyane Harwood on November 18, 2013, at 15:31:57
I am taking 30 mg Parnate and 600 mg lithium. I am curious how much lithium others take with this MAOI. Taking Parnate with lithium has been incredibly helpful in lifting my longtime depression. (I have bipolar one) I am facing pressure from others (loved ones, counselors and pdoc) to lift the lithium dose to 900 mg because they are concerned that mania will set in eventually at "just" 600 mg. I have absolutely no signs of hypomania or mania and the fatigue I do have from the Parnate acts as a deterrent to these conditions, in my opinion. I am afraid that if I do raise the lithium to 900 mg, there is a chance of screwing everything up. I would be so grateful to any of you who have experience with this specific combo - thanks so much.
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