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Re: Desipramine

Posted by mykull on March 11, 2005, at 17:28:34

In reply to Desipramine, posted by gromit on February 9, 2005, at 6:02:55

I have been on 150mg of desipramine for about a month now. The past couple days I've experienced icy coldness in my fingers and sometimes my entire hands. It's not painful, just annoying and worrisome. I weaned myself off of effexor over the past 6 weeks (gradually declining from 200mg to 35 mg, which I stopped taking about a week ago). I also take 50mg of Atenolol each night for atrial fibrillation. Other side effects from the desipramine include dry mouth, dehydration, and dizziness. It's not fun but I've tried many other antidepressants and this is the first that seems to have lifted me out of my dark and suicidal despair. I can't say I'm feeling particularly happy, but at least I'm no longer feeling suicidal. Still, it would be nice to find an antidepressant that didn't have such side effects. Until then, I'll be drinking plenty of water, trying to warm my icy fingers, and trying to not let the dizziness become unbearable. If anyone knows of ways to alleviate the latter two symptoms, I'd appreciate hearing of them.

Thanks.


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