Posted by SLS on December 10, 2008, at 6:05:12
In reply to Nortriptyline trial a failure? STAR*D Surprise » JadeKelly, posted by JadeKelly on December 9, 2008, at 20:45:08
> Hi Glenn,
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> First, before I forget (we're identical in the lethargic dept. Cognitively not there either. But I did remember this). I'm on Parnate, tolerable sides, but not a/d effect yet. You may want to get comfortable in that bed if you decide to try one (MAOI).
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> What I recently found was an article re: the STAR*D study where they (I believe NIMH) actually reported that MAOI's low result profile is now felt to be, by them, due to inadequate dosing (doses were not therapeutic for a robust response). Interesting, eh? So you may want to rethink that. Its a commitment, but I am cooresponding with 2 people on this board that, while I 've been "talking" to them seem to be responding. Don't exclude it from your list!
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> Let me know what you find to get up and going. PLEASE! haha I'll do same. Good luck with your decision.
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> ~Jade
From my personal experience and in conversation with several doctors, the normal therapeutic dosages should be:Parnate 40-80mg
Nardil 60-90mg
* Jade, is that STAR*D article you read on the Internet? I may need to present evidence to my insurance company that 80mg is necessary for some people in order to respond.
- Scott
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