Posted by C.M. on April 28, 2000, at 7:49:36
In reply to Depression-it's killing me!, posted by keeley on April 28, 2000, at 6:59:07
I feel for you. Sounds like a very trouble some time.
You might consider the antidepressant Elavil(Amitriptyline). It has anti-anxiety, antidepressant, and sedative like properties. It has also been used to treat chronic pain. If you can tolerate Elavil, it may well be worth it.
If you could use and tolerate a combo of tricylic antidepressants, you might try Elavil with Vivactil. Vivactil is somewhat stimulating with a faster onset of action in treating depression. Elavil would be more calming, and has a faster onset for relieving anxiety than depression. Vivactil is usually taken in the morning because of the stimuation. Hope it works out for you.
Take Care
C.M.
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