Posted by bulldog2 on August 16, 2008, at 13:09:01
In reply to Re: Nortriptyline vs. Desipramine » Phillipa, posted by Bob on August 16, 2008, at 12:20:19
> > Seems like the TCA's are becoming popular again. Good question. I think I'll google search it and see what some sites say. Are you thinking of going on one. I did try a few two don't remember their name but pamelar at l0 plastered me to the bed couldn't move was so tired it was unbelieveable to me as no meds even in combos have let me sleep for more than four hours. I'm older and the profile of TCA's And heart problems concerns as heart disease runs in my family. Phillipa
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> I'm fiddling with this SSRI + TCA idea and decided to try Nortriptyline added to the Celexa I'm already taking. I took 10mg last night and didn't want to get out of bed this morning. Finally pushed myself out but and still real groggy at 1:15. I'm reading on hear that Desipramine produces less sedation.
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> I realize that the sedation I got from the Nortriptyline might lessen, but I don't have a good track record with AD's and wakefullness, so I'm wondering if I should go with the Desipramine first.
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> I hate making these decisions.
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>Sedation should lessen in time. Very good to help with sleep. But you should get used to low doses and be very functional in the morning.
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