Posted by tygereyes on May 7, 2006, at 22:03:43
In reply to Re: dosage » tygereyes, posted by strugglingsteve on May 7, 2006, at 20:38:44
> > > > > > > I have had the rage and the sobbing, particulary today when I put it on my thigh, not as emotional as before the patch. I just wanted to see if anyone went up to 9 yet and why they did.
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> > > > > > starting 9 mg on monday - no AD response on 6, have always needed high dose APs to respons.
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> > > > > Are you following the maoi diet now?
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> > > > No. There is limited evidence that there is any need for that, even at the higher doses. See the FDA's report with the original studies.
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> > > > However, I will be very careful and only eat small amounts of cheese, etc.
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> > > So have you had any soy or teriyaki sauce yet??
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> > Yes. I had tofu teriyaki two nights ago (but keep in mind I am on 6 mg right now, not 9 mg). I also had a mini-pizza with goat cheese, and a feta cheese omelet recently. No problems at all.
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> > Read the studies. There is very limited evidence for the dietary restrictions. When I go on 9 mg, I will be more careful but even the studies are dubious with that dosage.
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> I am at 6 mg right now but probably will go to 9 in about 10 days if I dont get a response from 6. I am afraid of not keeping the diet as I dont want to have a stroke. The fda said restrictions on 9 and 12 as there isnt enough data, are you willing to risk a stroke??Have you even READ the studies where people were on 9 mg and 12 mg and showed a minimal increase in blood pressure even when eating pounds of cheese?
The FDA said "there is not enough evidence to approve the 9 mg and 12 mg patche without dietary restrictions." That does NOT mean that it is contraindicated. If you read the studies, perhaps then we can have a conversation about this matter.
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