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Re: Lofepramine Substitute in Canada

Posted by SLS on November 27, 2001, at 13:49:16

In reply to Lofepramine Substitute in Canada, posted by Dave Farquar on November 26, 2001, at 10:58:49

> Greetings to all,
>
> I have been on lofepramine for a few months now with great results but I am moving to Canada (Quebec) in January and I understand that it is not available there. I reacted badly to the SSRI's I took and found they caused me more harm than good so was wondering what TCA might be an adequate substitute?
>
> The second part of my question is, what will I need to take with me regarding my (mental) health. Should I get a letter from my pdoc stating what meds I'm on and what for etc.


Hi Dave.

I can't help you out. Sorry. However, Cam W., who often posts here, is a pharmacist in Canada. I'm sure he'll have all the answers. Perhaps you can arrange for importations from the UK if necessary.

I had a few questions regarding lofepramine.

How would you characterize lofepramine? Is it sedating or activating? What side-effects do you experience? How would you describe your illness? Which antidepressants have you tried in the past.

I might be interested in trying lofepramine myself. I have a chronic and severe bipolar depression that has left me unable to work.

I would say that imipramine is the tricyclic that makes the best substitute for lofepramine for efficacy. However, of the tricyclics, it might make sense to try either desipramine or nortriptyline first. These two drugs are generally better tolerated with respect to side effects. I am currently taking nortriptyline, but I receive from it only minor relief.

Good luck.


- Scott

 

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