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Re: I'm going to try Nortriptyline

Posted by jay on July 15, 2003, at 3:36:08

In reply to I'm going to try Nortriptyline, posted by Dinah on July 14, 2003, at 17:20:13

Dinah...a few words of advise from a former Nortiptyline user. First, if the Prozac I am on was producing *zilch* help, I would likely be on Nortiptyline. I actually feel a similarity for the two drugs, in particular for an 'atypical' type of depression.

But, like the 'energizing' meds, you have to take a LOT of caution. In fact I don't think it is possible to get on these drugs without the help of a good dose of a benzo. So if your doctor is major benzophobic, then it may be time to find another. To get really good satisfaction from the med, 2-3 months seems to be needed on it to start, and I can almost guarantee you will need a benzo. Not just PRN, but 3-4x a day, every day.

So, I hope that doesn't scare you, but I believe you will reap MAJOR rewards if used with a benzo. If you are on anything else, like an antipsychotic or something, you might have to adjust once in awhile. In summer you may find sweating a bit worse, but with the benzo as 'protection', I think you will find the benefits kick in after a week or two. Oh..and go 'slow' with increases...REALLY slow.

Best wishes....
Jay

P.S. When you get side effects..get to your doctor asap...rather than just stop the med. I found that the best strategy. Hang in there...the light will come..:)

Best,
Jay


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