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Posted by rculater on April 19, 2012, at 11:01:10
I have just started on a low dose(25mg)
I was prepared to have a rough week or two as always when starting a new med but, unbelievably, the only S/E I'm getting is mild chest pain.Sleeping well. Pulse is still 60. Pressure OK. Do I need to be concerned ? . Has anyone ever had a heart attack on sub therapeutic doses of a Tricyclic ? I have high hopes for imipramine.
Posted by Phillipa on April 19, 2012, at 11:45:39
In reply to imipramine going well apart from chest pain, posted by rculater on April 19, 2012, at 11:01:10
First glad all going well. Then ask yourself do I have risk factors for heart issues, then what is your age and family history, have you had a baseline EKG? Then assess your risk factors. How bad is pain and where is it. Sounds like you are happy with your first week so that is great. Phillipa
Posted by rculater on April 19, 2012, at 12:44:36
In reply to Re: imipramine going well apart from chest pain » rculater, posted by Phillipa on April 19, 2012, at 11:45:39
Phillipa, thank you, yes it is a bit of a revelation for me not to have horrid startup effects. I plan on increasing very gradually over the next month.
Its like a heavy feeling in the middle, feels like when you have a horrible chesty cold. I am late thirties, I had a ECG last year, all was OK. Not overweight and do light excercise twice a week.
Actually the pain has eased slightly since earlier. Its just such a worry having chest pains then the more you think about it the worse it gets.
I hope you are doing OK.
Posted by Phillipa on April 19, 2012, at 20:20:44
In reply to Re: imipramine going well apart from chest pain » Phillipa, posted by rculater on April 19, 2012, at 12:44:36
Which side of chest? Could be indigestion? Phillipa
Posted by rculater on April 20, 2012, at 9:02:40
In reply to Re: imipramine going well apart from chest pain » rculater, posted by Phillipa on April 19, 2012, at 20:20:44
in the middle. i tried gaviscon made no difference, I wonder if its anxiety.
Posted by papillon2 on April 20, 2012, at 10:11:28
In reply to Re: imipramine going well apart from chest pain » Phillipa, posted by rculater on April 20, 2012, at 9:02:40
I experience chest pain with Nortriptyline. I have found that supplementing with mini aspirin and high-potency fish oil helps. Also my heart seems to adapt to any dose increases within the span of a month, after which time the intensity of cardiac side effects lessen (I also experience tachycardia and palpitations).
Best to consult a doctor before adding aspirin but to my knowledge fish oil doesn't clash with anything. It's also good for the brain.
Posted by Rculater on April 20, 2012, at 11:52:31
In reply to Re: imipramine going well apart from chest pain, posted by papillon2 on April 20, 2012, at 10:11:28
What exactly is the pain? What's happening to give pain ? Any ideas ?
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