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I take paroxetine cr on its highest dose, in connection with my anxiety and dysphoria. My doctor told me that I may be having treatment resistant depression and a lot of antidepressants and other augmentation drugs did not work on it. I am 80 percent well by paroxetine and to augment the effects of treatment my psychiatrist lately prescribed me l-methylfolate tablets, 15 mg a day. (7.5�2). Thus, how does l-mythelfolate help in augmenting mood levels? How much days shall I wait to see effects. Taking medication along with counseling. Thanks looking forward to getting your valuable inputs.
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Hello there are multiple ways to augment a drugs benefits. L methyl folate provides for a unique neurotransmitter substrate, which helps you uplift mood. So, if you are 80% better with paroxetine cr, you should discuss about augmentation with low dose antipsychotic medication like quetiapine, aripiprazole. Alternatively, find a good psychologist & take concurrent cognitive behaviour therapy sessions. All in all, any augmentation strategy should show it's benefits in 2 weeks time.
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