Posted by ed_uk on July 26, 2005, at 13:35:50
In reply to Re: hey Philiipa! » med_empowered, posted by Phillipa on July 25, 2005, at 21:47:03
Hi!
I don't think it was amitriptyline. Amitriptyline doesn't usually cause anxiety. In fact, it often reduces anxiety.
I expect you were given a combination pill containing amitriptyline *and* perphenazine. Perphenazine can cause severe restlessness. What was the nature of your reaction to the 'upper downer'?
>So maybe TCA's are no no's for me?
No, I don't think so.
>Dexamyl
I doubt it was Dexamyl. Dexamyl contains a barbiturate and an amphetamine. The barbiturate is generally quite sedating. The amphetamine is a stimulant and appetite suppressant. I know you've taken 'diet pills' in the past and not reacted badly. 'Diet pills' are stimulants.
~ed
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