Posted by Sulpicia on February 16, 2001, at 23:40:12
In reply to switching from SSRIs to MAOIs or Trycyclics - HELP, posted by Christina on February 12, 2001, at 19:19:22
> Christina -- I've used tofranil successfully 3x and am in the process of changing from paxil back to tofranil.
I was silly, not to mention depressed, and was swayed by seductive talk of fewer side effects and faster efficacy.
It wasn't as effective, I didn't sleep well, constantly craved sugar, and couldn't run from some funny weakness
in my muscles.The only side-effect I ever experienced aside from dry mouth is ortho-static hypotension. I'm tall and have
low blood pressure to begin with so before I stand up I DO need to remember to do it slowly.
It takes a bit longer to work than the SSRIs -- but there is some physical changes [for me] in as little as
a week.I hope things work out for you.
S.
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