Slow increases in dose?

[Ne/Neva Eva]

Slow increases in dose?

terryk;1085381 wrote: I'm not against a faster titration. I'm sure that it works for many, many people. -tk

Yes, obviously it does work for some. But it's not without some difficulties associated with too rapid dose increases.
And if the other lends itself to fewer SEs, then it's worth a try, at least for us (meaning my husband's protocol.)

My husband is doing remarkably well. Abstinent for 6 days. Taking 60mg/day (30mg for 3 days, 40mg/for one day, 60mg for last two days.)
I'm already noticing marked differences in his behavior and demeanor. It's pretty profound, and a benefit of being AF and on bac.
woohooo!

[TracyA]

Slow increases in dose?

Ne/Neva Eva;1085813 wrote:
My husband is doing remarkably well. Abstinent for 6 days. Taking 60mg/day (30mg for 3 days, 40mg/for one day, 60mg for last two days.)
I'm already noticing marked differences in his behavior and demeanor. It's pretty profound, and a benefit of being AF and on bac.

You are in kind of unique position to have been through it yourself and now witnessing, first-hand, another person on it. What differences are you noticing.

I'm very happy for you both! :l

[PbarE]

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Ne/Neva Eva;1085370 wrote: Slow and steady it will be, I think...

You are thinking correctly, my friend. I seem to remember it was the tortoise, not the hare, who won the race.....

[bleep]

Slow increases in dose?

Yes, but imagine a hare with brains!

Although I agree, on the whole. A steady titration is important, although it need not be slow.

[Charlieboy]

Slow increases in dose?

Everyone different

Personally I think everyone has to find their own way, listen to their bodies and go up not too slowly....but also sensible. The one thing to avoid at all costs is a sudden jump(I failed to avoid this....) as this is plain stupid and will only cause problems. As long as your body can take it, jumping up 10-20mg every day or two surely can't be that bad for you? Some would argue that the brain needs a few days to adjust to a rise of 10-20mg but after my spike(when i went from 100-220 in one mad day) I droppped back to 140 or so and then rose very steadily and quickly(increasing 10mg every day) to 200mg where I am now staying for a bit. My SE's are mainly that if I close my eyes I go into a very quick deep sleep. At night time, I sleep very deeply but wake up every hour or so....cannot remember the last time i slept right through. then again, the last 10-12 days have been a bit rough - blocked ears constant companion, alot of headaches, sore throats. But don't think that's a bac thing, more a sinus/infection problem which I am seeing a doc about finally today.
Anyways, IMO, the bottom line.....go up steadily, don't go too slowly, we all wanna reach our swicth, but just DON'T do a massive increase at any one time(i.e more than 30 mg in one day i would say, to be safe)
Cheers

[missyabby1]

Slow increases in dose?

Hi Terry

Are you totally AF now? Just want some reassurance, after what you went through (scarey stuff) that is was worth it? I am just guessing you are ?

Missy