Posted by KaraS on October 8, 2005, at 14:21:49
In reply to Re: Parnate to Selegiline, last 5 months » KaraS, posted by ed_uk on October 8, 2005, at 12:01:31
> Hi Ed,
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> Me too. I haven't been spending as long on the computer lately because I've been working 6 days a week. I still visit babble daily though :-) I'm doing ok but have been having some anxiety lately. I'd like to increase my citalopram to 80-100mg.
Would that dosage make you too lazy or complacent? Are you still enjoying the work?
> >12.5 mg doxepin
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> Is that the best dose for you? Does it acheive the optimum balance between the 'fogginess' of high doses and the reduced anxiolytic effect of low doses?
I really need to go to 25 mg. It helps with the depression. 12.5 mg. just covers anxiety in my usual circumstances. I don't have energy or desire to have conversations until I get to 25 mg. I need the increase to help me sleep as well. I haven't wanted to increase because of the Dexedrine since I"ll probably be increasing that dosage as well.
> In general, doxepin should be taken at approximately the same time each day. 9.30pm is often a good time.
Yeah, I try to take it within 2 hours of the last time I took it. Going for an earlier time is better though. I think I'll gradually take it earlier in the evening.
> >The beta blockers prevent the spikes in pulse rate which I usually like but they haven't made one bit of difference in my depression and they haven't eliminated the anxiety either.
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> Atenolol is essentially a cardiovascular drug. It doesn't generally have any beneficial psych effects apart from the control of tachycardia, palpitations and chest 'discomfort'.
That certainly has been my experience. I do know of someone else he put on atenolol who is doing better because of decreased anxiety but I don't know any more than that about him.
> Are you still taking atenolol 12.5mg?Yes. 6.25 mg. twice a day. I've had to wake up early and function on a temporary job the last few days so I've only taken it once a day. That way coffee can help me wake up in the morning. Counter-productive I know but I needed that caffeine boost.
> >The Dexedrine provides a nice calming feeling but no help for concentration or for motivation. I'm a freak. I'm so bummed.
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> You really need to try taking Dexedrine at a range of doses. 5mg might not be enough. Stimulants can have qualitatively different effects at different doses.
Yeah, I guess that's the next step. I'm not optimistic though. Would increasing the doxepin to 25 mg. be dangerous with more Dexedrine (assuming that I take the atenolol religiously)? Might Desoxyn work where Dexedrine hasn't? I doubt it but just thought I'd get your opinion.Kara
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