Posted by Elizabeth on November 7, 2001, at 11:53:59
In reply to Re: ****Survey****: T.C.A. Drug Use, posted by sjb on November 7, 2001, at 9:49:41
> I tried a TCA (desipramine) last week. Lasted 4 days at 50mg taken at bedtime. Dizziness upon standing, increase carbo cravings and binges and lots of sleep. Oh, yeah, depression worse including more suicidal thoughts. Except for the dizziness, the rest are problems I always struggle with and why I've taken meds and have seen a lot of PDocs.
It sounds like you might have what's known as "atypical depression." Here's a link (thanks to Scott for posting it): http://www.lorenbennett.org/atypical.htm
If this is what you have, TCAs are probably not for you. Have you tried any other treatments? There are things that can help (notably, MAOIs), so don't give up! I think the doctor who prescribed desipramine for you made a mistake in not noticing the type of depression you're having, that's all.
-elizabeth
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