Posted by Jackster on January 19, 2003, at 23:48:48
In reply to Re: Older drugs vs. newer drugs... » BrittPark, posted by zeugma on January 19, 2003, at 20:37:30
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> I suspect that this is the main reason too. It's understandable I guess, but also unfortunate and rather ironic, because what I have seen confirms my suspicions that TCA's are more effective in severe depression, especially long-term, than SSRI's.This is just a layperson's observation (and could be scientifically completely wrong) - but the tricyclics also seem to last a lot longer than SSRI's before pooping out. (Just from comments posted on this board). Could be because they're not as selective?
After experiencing the full side effects of an SSRI I have to admit to thinking - how could the tricylics be any worse??? I'd take a dry mouth over insomnia any day...
Jackie
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