Posted by Michael K on September 28, 2001, at 16:14:44
In reply to Re: long term use of parnate ... » Michael K, posted by Ant-Rock on September 27, 2001, at 8:50:36
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> > > > Julie,
> > > > I've never been on resperidone with Parnate, but I've taken Parnate for most of the past 13 years at dosages from 40 to 70mg. When I first experienced some poop out, I tried thyroid medicine and then, lithium. Neither of them worked. I started adding ritalin in January of this year and that really helps. After a recent consult with a "pharmacological guru", I just increased the Parnate to 80mg with the go ahead to go up to 120mg, if necessary. I hope the resperidone works for you. It sounds like something I should try.
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> > > > Michael
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> > > Hi Michael,
> > > I too have been on and off parnate for many years. I have a couple of questions for you if you don't mind.
> > > Do you experience a tremendous crash in the afternoon hours, where you just "have" to sleep?
> > > If so , how do you counter this?
> > > Also, it concern me that each time I return to this med, I need a higher and higher dose, and it works less and less. I mean, Cocaine is similar in this respect, (I know this not from personal experience).
> > > Also, have you noticed any hair-loss from parnate?
> > >
> > > Thanks Michael for any info you could provide me with.
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> > > Anthony
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> > Anthony,
> > I don't have any problems with afternoon crashes. It may be because I take my 2nd dose of Parnate in the afternoon. It usually energizes me somewhat.
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> > I have had the same problem as you when I've gone off Parnate and come back on. I'm not sure why that is, but I just increased it from 70 to 80mg and I don't think it's having any effect, yet.
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> > As far as hair loss, I don't think I've experienced any as a result of the Parnate. My hair has been thinning very gradually over the years, but it started well before I started Parnate. If I thought Parnate was causing it, I'm sure I would try something else.
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> > I hope this helps.
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> > Michael
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> Thanks for the info Michael. By the way, you mentioned adding ritalin, do you still use this combo, if so, how has it helped?
> Thanks again,
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> AnthonyAnthony,
Yes, I'm still using the Ritalin. It really helps. I take 10mg in the morning and 5mg in the afternoon. If the increase in Parnate works, I'd rather take the Ritalin on as-needed basis. I just have to wait and see.
Michael
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