Posted by sweetmarie on March 13, 2001, at 19:31:14
In reply to Re: treatment resistant depression » sweetmarie, posted by SLS on March 13, 2001, at 17:19:59
> > I suffer from (severe chronic `double`) depression, which has proved VERY difficult to treat (I`ve had Tricyclics, SSRIs, an MAOI (Nardil), ECT, Maclobomide, Reboxetine, L-Tryptophan, Venlafaxine, and different permutations. I am currently on Nardil, Trimipramine, Lamotragine and Epilim to no effect).
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> > I`ve been referred to a specialist in `difficult to treat depression`, who plans to put me onto Venlafaxine, Mirtazapine and increase the dose of Lamotragine.
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> I hope this helps:
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> Your new doctor has chosen a treatment that demonstrates his expertise. You found a good one.
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> I have a question for you. What side effects does trimipramine cause? My main concern is that it is too sedating. What do you think?
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> Good luck with your new doctor. It may still take some time, but it sounds like you have a good chance with this person. Patience is required. It is a requirement that I have lots of trouble with, but I know my chances of getting well are much greater if I exercise it. I too am treatment resistant. I'm still looking.
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> - ScottScott,
Thanks for the encouragement.
Trimipramine has had no side effects on me (as far as i know). It`s difficult to tell, though, as I am taking 4 different medications. I don`t feel `sedated` in any way, or at least not by Trimipramine. I am lethargic, but I think that`s to do with depression in general. In other words, my lethargy has not increased since I started taking Trimipramine. The side effects of the drug are basically the same as those of other Tricyclics (none of which spring to mind except the usual dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, possible weight gain etc.) Are you thinking of taking Trimipramine? I don`t know how effective it is on it`s own (for `resistant` people); As I said, it`s one of four medications I am taking (Lamotragine, Valproate, Trimipramine and Phenelzine). I will be coming off the Trimipramine in order to try out this new combination.
Sorry to not to have been of much use.
Good luck to you too - it`s a long haul and as you say, patience is not easy when you`re suffering.
Anna.
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