Posted by caroline on May 9, 2003, at 4:56:49
In reply to Anyone tried trimipramine (Surmontil) ?, posted by SLS on May 7, 2003, at 8:25:30
Scott,
I've been really hesitant to respond to your post. I'll explain why; I myself have never tried surmontil, but my aunt (who lives in Canada), has been on it for 40/50 years, maybe longer. For most of the time she found it very effective for her depressive illness. She said to tell you the sedation (other than at night) wears off over time, but she always had to battle with her weight. The main reason I didn't want to post is that my aunt is now 80, and ten years ago she developed full blown parkinsons disease, and her consultant said it was due to her prolongued use of surmontil - though he could have gotten that wrong. We know well that doctors don't always know best, and certainly don't have all the answers.
I was sorry to read your post, because I really hoped you would by now have found the magic combo that works for you. I sometimes find myself wishing all out brain chemistries fit into four neat types, so once someone found what worked for their type, they could pass the message on, and everyone would be feeling so much better!!!!!! It's what I want for everyone at this site, and especially people like yourself who have been around as long as I have.
Take care Scott, and I wish you all the best,
Caroline
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