Posted by SalArmy4me on July 4, 2001, at 21:22:39
In reply to Friend trying to find right med combo, posted by Noa on July 3, 2001, at 20:58:49
Nortriptyline might have severe anticholinergic side-effects. I suggest Mirtazapine which has antidepressant action, anti-anxiety efficacy, and increased libido due to its action on the Alpha-2 NE receptor.
--Mirtazapine can be used for all types of depression, anxiety, OCD, and insomnia.
--It is convienient because it is taken only once at bedtime.
--You can take Remeron with most antidepressants except MAOIs.
--It has none of the anticholinergic effects of SSRIs.
--It has gained recognition as a very useful medication from psychiatrists in only four years of FDA approval.I myself started Remeron at 60 mg right away and had no side-effects. I had no weight gain or sedation during the day.
http://www.dr-bob.org/tips/split/Mirtazapine-for-SSRI-ADRs.html
www.remeron.com
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/mirtaz.htm
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