Posted by JahL on November 26, 2001, at 17:30:17
In reply to DOXEPIN OR NORATRIPTYLINE????, posted by Mary-Teresa on November 26, 2001, at 16:13:07
> Can anyone who has taken either of these drugs comment on the dosage and any side effects. Are they helpful with anxiety?
> Thanks
> MaryYeah I've tried both. It was too long ago to remember doses but I didn't get up too high on Doxepin because of its sedative side-effects. These are helpful for sleep at lower doses (it's often prescribed to insomniacs) but can be a little much at higher doses (though some w/anxiety find sedation useful).
Nortriptylene is thought to have a therapeutic window, which you'll find (if it exists 4 you) by increasing your dose gradually. I stopped Nortrip. because of the cognitive dulling (& it wasn't workin'). Someone else I know complained of the same thing.
In terms of side-effects generally, I preferred Doxepin (but then I'm an insomniac...). Nortrip. is primarily an NRI and probably won't help yr anxiety much.
G. luck,
J.
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