Posted by zeugma on April 10, 2005, at 15:04:47
In reply to Re: Got Milk? Lactating on Desipramine - SLS?? ED? » zeugma, posted by Maxime on April 9, 2005, at 23:31:25
> Dear Zeugma:
>
> I certainly didn't mean to ignore your suggestion. I'm sorry, I am somewhat scattered.>>
No apology needed, you are going through a hellish time.
>
> Did it make you gain weight? Did it increase your appetite? How bad was the sedation.>>It does cause more weight gain than desipramine. It increased my appetite slightly, but my appetite is so low that this was only a minor increase. But many report major weight gain on this med. I know that's a major concern of yours BUT it is an excellent AD and is most likely a better AD, from what I've pieced together from reading about others' experiences, than DMI.
The sedation was nonexistent at low doses, then at about 40 mg would begin to kick in. I would be more tired than usual for about two weeks each time I raised the dose from that point. I currently take 100 mg. It sedates me enough to sleep but does not give me a hangover. In fact I think the 100 mg dose is more stimulating than 75 mg, but it still helps me sleep.
I've used this med for about three years now. It helps with motivation- in fact that was its first effect when i started taking it- so you could minimize weight gain by exercising. But response to TCA's is very individual, and your doctor would have to individualize your dose regimen so you could get within its therapeutic window as quickly as possible.
Best,
z
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