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Re: The best Tricyclic for anxiety....

Posted by KarenRB53 on October 13, 2008, at 11:37:27

In reply to Re: The best Tricyclic for anxiety...., posted by X-ray on October 13, 2008, at 11:31:44

> Hi,
>
> Elavil is a "dirty drug" that has bad side effects, while Remeron is a modern drug.
> I would like to switch to Remeron myself, but Elavil gives me better quality of sleep and more sedation.
> I did try Remeron for six months last year, but I decided to return to Elavil.
>
> Desyrel (trazodone) could be an option for me, and I will probably try this medicine in the future.
>
> If you will try Elavil, I would like to point out one thing:
> This drug should be taken in the evening.
>
> Best of luck,
> X-ray
>
>

The TCA my pdoc wants me to try is Imipramine (Tofranil), not sure why. I think Trazodone has been mentioned also.

Karen


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