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Posted by jonh kimble on September 23, 2003, at 18:01:11
No effect from Mirapex yet and Im at 2 mgs. Does this mean it wont work? I certainly feel nauseous though, spent the entire night holding a bucket ready to hurl and didnt get a minute of sleep.
Posted by Ramon Paz on September 23, 2003, at 20:20:38
In reply to Nothing from Mirapex yet, posted by jonh kimble on September 23, 2003, at 18:01:11
I am taking pramipexole and feel an strange effect...What dose you are or will use?
Posted by jonh kimble on September 23, 2003, at 22:07:38
In reply to Re: Nothing from Mirapex yet, posted by Ramon Paz on September 23, 2003, at 20:20:38
I dont know what dose Im aiming for, but Im on 1.5 mgs. (2 me too nauseous) Im taking it for dysthymic like depression and social anxiety. What strange effect are you having?
Posted by Ramon Paz on September 24, 2003, at 1:08:33
In reply to Re: Nothing from Mirapex yet, posted by jonh kimble on September 23, 2003, at 22:07:38
> I dont know what dose Im aiming for, but Im on 1.5 mgs. (2 me too nauseous) Im taking it for dysthymic like depression and social anxiety. What strange effect are you having?
are you taking 1mg? and nothing? I am using 0.125mg and will rise maximum to 0.25, or stop it.
Posted by Ame Sans Vie on September 28, 2003, at 2:51:45
In reply to Re: Nothing from Mirapex yet, posted by jonh kimble on September 23, 2003, at 22:07:38
WARNING #1: Only raise your Mirapex dose by 0.125mg every week, or every other week if the former is to rapid a titration for you. That's the only way to stand a very good chance at experiencing no nausea whatsoever.
~~HELPFUL HINT: Keep basil, spearmint, chamomile, aniseed and galangal around the house (Asian groceries sell fresh-cut galangal root; ginger is an acceptable substitute). Throughout the day, sip on tea made with 0.5tsp basil, 0.5tsp aniseed, 1tsp, chamomile, 1tsp spearmint, and 2x1" galangal root cuttings per 8oz. tea. I promise you, this is a superior nausea remedy. For a quick fix, aniseed or coriander can be chewed, though not as potent as the tea. You could surely also find anti-nausea tinctures, glycerites, pre-prepared tea bags, etc. in larger health food stores.
WARNING #2: Another very, *very* important reason to go slowly with the dose is the high likelihood of anything from mild visual/aural disturbances to full-blown psychosis due to dopamine overload. And let me tell you, that's especially not a fun state to be in when you're up all night horking your dinner. :-\DOSE: Your target dose should be 4.5mg day (1.5mg tid). I can just about guaratee you, Ramon, that a max dose of 0.25mg will have no noticeable effect whatsoever.
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