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Re: Mostly agreeing with Linkadge

Posted by KarenRB53 on May 16, 2008, at 10:34:25

In reply to Mostly agreeing with Linkadge, posted by Racer on October 26, 2007, at 17:56:44

> > You may have sucess with a TCA medications. Nortryptaline and desipramine are similar in actions to straterra, but are available very cheaply as generics.
> >
> > It might be worth a try.
> >
> > Linkadge
>
> Actually, that's a good idea and is definitely worth a try. TCAs are no longer first line antidepressants for a variety of reasons, but they're also very effective for many people.
>
> The only thing I would say, though, that might be out of alignment with this suggestion, is that nortriptyline is known for weight gain. I've heard desipramine is pretty weight neutral, but could only stay on it a few days, as it triggered idiopathic hypotension. I was very disappointed, though, since I've heard so many good things about it.

Have you heard anything about Imipramine. I am considering TCA's but my dr is the one who suggested Imipramine.

Karen


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