Posted by SLS on August 10, 2008, at 5:30:15
In reply to Nortriptyline and Zoloft?, posted by Bob on August 9, 2008, at 21:21:25
> I've beening seeing increasing posts concerning this cocktail of nortriptyline and zoloft. Does anyone know what the theory would be behind why this might be more effect than something like and SNRI?
I would say the hell with theory and just know that it works for some people. For me, it was Effexor that I combined with nortriptyline. It was only partially effective for me, but the response was stable over time. Right now, I have combined nortriptyline with Nardil.
> I'm assuming that Nortriptyline is being used for lack of a better norepinephrine booster,
Yes. You are in agreement with Steven Stahl, MD.
Again, I would work the other way around. Take it now and worry about theory later.
> but why Zoloft, of all the SSRI's available?
It works.
I imagine it would work with any of the SRIs at similar rates. Perhaps Lexapro would be best as it is more selective than the others. Uh, oh. Theory again.
> Is it because of the purported domapine effects?
I am not sure. Possibly. In the same vein, Effexor and probably Pristiq also have DA reuptake inhibition properties.
- Scott
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