Posted by JayBTV on December 26, 2006, at 11:02:56
In reply to Re: Tofranil (imipramine) 150- How long until it w » JayBTV, posted by jimmygold70 on December 22, 2006, at 10:02:48
Just an update. Been on Tofranil-PM for 13 days now and it's definitely helping more than most of the other meds I've tried. First week at 75mg - last six days at 150mg always at bedtime. At first I didn't notice anything but tiredness. The AD properties definitely sneak up on you.
I'm also taking 600mg(low dose) of lithium in the morning and we added 10mg of Ritalin-LA. The Ritalin does is minuscule compared to the 60-80mgs I've taken in the past. The sedation has mostly abated but perhaps the ritalin is in part responsible for that.
No sexual side effects - if anything my sex-drive/abilty to orgasm has increased. I haven't noticed any of the standing up BP issues often mentioned w/ Tofranil but I would say I'm sweating more than usual. Also noticing pretty vivid dreams but I've found them enjoyable for the most part. I also experienced some constipation but that seems to be disappearing as well....
Mood has definitely improved and I've also been more focused/able to concentrate. IE: been able to watch/get into movies whereas the last few weeks I'd watch a few min and decide to do something else.
Anyway, it's still early but I'm optimistic. I just wanted to post a positive comment for this tricyclic as I see they get bashed a lot around here. There are side effects w/ all of the ADs I've tried but I'm just very thankful that so far this is working for me and hasn't yielded sexual side effects.
I'll update if anything changes or if improvement continues.
-Jay (29/male)
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