Posted by SLS on August 8, 2009, at 20:48:50
In reply to Re: getting off of nardil... tips? - Oops » robotaffliction, posted by SLS on August 8, 2009, at 20:26:20
Whenever I have had to discontinue an MAOI, I would do it stepwise according to the appearance and intensity of the witdrawal symptoms. I literally do it by "feel". I don't feel that it is necessary to follow a rigid schedule. However, it is important to know that some of the withdrawal effects are latent, and do not show up right away as it takes some time for a drop in dosage to translate into an increase in MAO activity. When the withdrawal effects emerge, I will sometimes increase the dosage again temporarily. I think 30mg was the dosage I remained at for awhile before continuing. I had no reservations in splitting pills.
Basically, I try to remain flexible and dose according to need. Understanding the personality of a drug helps. I have used a flexible dosing strategy to discontinue SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs, and BZDs. It is almost embarrassingly easy.
I don't expect this to work for everyone. However, I am not immune to withdrawal syndromes. I have been able to compare different discontinuation protocols for the same drug. I find that I am much better off remaining flexible.
- Scott
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