Posted by Keith Talent on May 3, 2004, at 6:11:31
In reply to Re: which plan sounds more reasonable, posted by zeugma on May 1, 2004, at 5:37:28
Why are you taking nortriptyline if you're taking atomoxetine (Strattera)? They both work by blocking the noradrenaline transporter, only atomoxetine is more potent. Do you need the histamine-1 antagonistic effect of nortriptyline for sleep? You'd be better off taking Ambien or triazolam (Halcion) for sleep. By the way, clomipramine (and its metabolite desmethylclomipramine) kick nortriptyline's and atomoxetine's butts re noradrenaline reuptake inhibition. Sounds to me like you could drastically rationalise your medication regimen. I'd either go for:
clomipramine
clonazepam
Ambien or triazolamor
an SSRI
atomoxetine
clonazepam
Ambien or triazolamClomipramine has a reputation as being an EXTREMELY powerful antidepressant, but my psychiatrist said that it doesn't sedate at all (and I agree, having taken it).
poster:Keith Talent
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