Posted by zeugma on July 9, 2004, at 18:47:43
In reply to Re: end of rope » platinumbride, posted by Racer on July 9, 2004, at 14:55:03
Another thing that has helped me was Scott's list of medications and which neurotranmitter systems they hit. That led me to do some more research on the matter, and *all* the drugs that have helped me have hit the same systems. Knowing that helps me figure out which drugs are worth a shot and bring it up with my doctor. If you haven't checked it out, do. I don't have the URL, but I'm sure Scott will post it for you>
I have it on hand, so I'll beat him to it: http://sl.schofield3.home.att.net/medicine/psychiatric_drugs_chart.html
I agree with what the other posters have said, and with what Racer said about non-SSRI's being less liable to poop out. Desipramine is a tricyclic that causes minimal weight gain. But I wouldn't dismiss any of them, because they are too valuable as therapeutic options.
Nardil and Marplan (available again, fortunately) don't have the stimulant metabolites of selegilene that probably raised your bp. As Racer said, they are more likely to produce hypotension, as are many of the TCA's.
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