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Posted by jerrympls on November 1, 2004, at 1:51:38
I'm taking Mirapex 0.25mg at night for RLS and have been for two months. However, before my recent refill (about a week ago) there was a mix-up and I was off of it for about 5 days. I certainly noticed how much that it had REALLy been helping with restless legs during that time. But I also noticed my mood flattened.
So, about 3-4 days after re-starting the Mirapex I noticed my mood improved *slightly* and I had a little more motivation.
I know Mirapex has/is beeing used off label to help those with apathy, etc (anhedonia) and was wondering what the dosage was/is that is supposed to be most beneficial for anhedonia. I know for Parkinson's the dosage is 4mg.
Does anyone know? Has anyone been on it? I think I need to be at a higher dosage.
Any info would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Jerry
Posted by iris2 on November 2, 2004, at 16:15:18
In reply to MIRAPEX: therapeutic dose for depression?, posted by jerrympls on November 1, 2004, at 1:51:38
From what I read the dosage for depression is the same as for anti parkinsons. Start with .125 mg 3 times a day and increase up t o 4.5mg total if needed every few days .125 mg or every five days. I am going to start it as soon as my doc sends the script.
irene
Posted by jerrympls on November 2, 2004, at 16:24:51
In reply to Re: MIRAPEX: therapeutic dose for depression? » jerrympls, posted by iris2 on November 2, 2004, at 16:15:18
> From what I read the dosage for depression is the same as for anti parkinsons. Start with .125 mg 3 times a day and increase up t o 4.5mg total if needed every few days .125 mg or every five days. I am going to start it as soon as my doc sends the script.
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> ireneHi Irene
Do you have any articles that support this dosage claim? I'd like to chow them to my doc too. Thanks!!!!!
Jerry
Posted by iris2 on November 2, 2004, at 17:27:37
In reply to Re: MIRAPEX: therapeutic dose for depression? » iris2, posted by jerrympls on November 2, 2004, at 16:24:51
Jerry,
No I just babbled Mirapex and depression. If you want me to I will look it up again and try to find the stuff I read.
irne
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