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Posted by MRM1666 on February 20, 2013, at 16:35:14
I'm on Parnate. My new psychopharmacologist has told me I also have Attention deficit disorder (ADD). He said this as we were ending and he made no further comments.
Can anyone say if there is any medication for ADD that won't interact with Parnate?
Thanks again.
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on February 20, 2013, at 16:56:55
In reply to Parnate and ADHD, posted by MRM1666 on February 20, 2013, at 16:35:14
Parnate might help add in itself, if you need somthing else, you could cautiously try either dexamphetamine or methylphenidate
Posted by MRM1666 on February 21, 2013, at 4:54:44
In reply to Re: Parnate and ADHD, posted by jono_in_adelaide on February 20, 2013, at 16:56:55
> Parnate might help add in itself, if you need somthing else, you could cautiously try either dexamphetamine or methylphenidate
Thanks for your response. Yes, I've thought of speaking to my psychopharmacologist about both of them.
Thanks again.
Posted by SLS on February 21, 2013, at 7:09:25
In reply to Re: Parnate and ADHD, posted by MRM1666 on February 21, 2013, at 4:54:44
> > Parnate might help add in itself, if you need somthing else, you could cautiously try either dexamphetamine or methylphenidate
>
> Thanks for your response. Yes, I've thought of speaking to my psychopharmacologist about both of them.
>As Jono said, Parnate can help with ADD, but you may find that it is insufficient. Either one of the stimulants mentioned are compatable with Parnate. I have combined Parnate with these drugs and did not notice any additional side effects. In fact, methylphenidate can reverse the hypotension that Parnate can produce.
I would be cautious about adding either amphetamine or methylphenidate so as to screen for a hypertensive reaction. Perhaps you can have your blood pressure measured immediately after taking your first dose. I have just been prescribed Focalin methylphenidate to add to Parnate and nortriptyline. It is hoped that it will mitigate the cognitive impairments that my depression produces.
Most doctors underdose their patients on Parnate. The effective dosage usually falls between 40 - 80 mg/day. A special high-dosage strategy uses dosages of 120 mg/day and higher.
Good luck.
- Scott
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