Posted by bleauberry on August 27, 2010, at 16:45:22
In reply to methylphenidate augmentation of venlafaxine, posted by europerep on August 27, 2010, at 14:19:56
I agree with Link. If it is going to work, it will usually do so rather quickly. Probably 1 to 4 days. The bottom line I think is that we have to listen to what our bodies are telling us.
I personally think the whole idea of a "target dose" is foolish. I realize it is mainstream and widely accepted, but I disagree with it. There are too many individual variables from one person to another. 1mg of lexapro might be perfect for one person, while another needs 40mg. Again, it comes back to listening to what your body is telling you.
My intuition would be to back down in dosage instead of up and give it more time. And as is the case with a lot of people here, I think it might be time to start thinking about things that are not so ordinary to the psychiatrist's office. Things like LDN, DLPA, and others. I think part of the reason for treatment resistance is due to getting stuck thinking inside a confined box. But that's the way it is. There is a lot more to depression than what psych drugs can impact
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