Re: Any one helped with anxiety on TCA's » Vince

Posted by Ritch on September 13, 2002, at 21:51:42

In reply to Any one helped with anxiety on TCA's, posted by Vince on September 13, 2002, at 12:54:34

> Need an antidepressant for anxiety and depression. Just wondering if anyone has had any succesful experiences with Imipramine or other TCA's. Can't tolerate SSRI's and I've heard that they aren't really that great for anxiety anyway. Clomipramine has worked well but causes sexual dysfunction and emotional blunting like SSRI's. imipramine seems to be the easiest to handle but I don't know if it would help with anxiety. Benzo's make me more depressed.
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> Vince
Vince,
You might give nortripytline a try. It is the active metabolite of amitriptyline (Elavil). It has a mild sedative effect and you can take it during the daytime. It doesn't cause near as much dry mouth as imipramine. Also, it has a good track record as a TCA for depression.
Mitch

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