Posted by fachad on June 28, 2002, at 0:59:37
In reply to Re: Ideas for Plan B » fachad, posted by Chloe on June 27, 2002, at 18:55:53
Chole,
Very low doses are the best way to combat TCA side effects.
If TCAs don't work out, Serzone or even trazodone could be candidates. Have you ever tried etiher of them?
You may find some ideas if you lurk in alt.support.chronic-pain There's always a whole lot going on there.
-fachad
> > Chole,
> >
> > If it turns out that you cannot stand the appetite effects of the doxepin, the next logical thing to try would be nortriptyline. It is the active metabolite of amitrip, but it is much milder.
> >
> > It will not help sleep as much, has less ach (dry mouth etc) blockade that even doxepin, but still has some properties in common with ami so it could work for your scalp pain.
> >
> > Or maybe the 25mg doxepin will be the right dose.
> >
>
> Hi Fachad,
>
> I hope 25 mgs of doxepin will have to be ok. I really have trouble tolerating the TCA's related to my mood disorder. They tend to make me grouchy, exacerbate cycling, etc. So I prefer taking the rather sedating ones that I can take low doses of and get sleep benefit too.
>
> I will have to watch my waistline. I think if you are aware of the side effect, ie, weight gain, it's easier to avoid...Or is that just wishful thinking???
>
> Other than TCA"s and neurontin, and perhaps topamax, I don't know of any other meds for neuropathic pain, do you off hand? The TCA's are effective, but they do cause a whole boatload of other issues!
> Take care,
> Chloe
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