Posted by SLS on November 6, 2004, at 6:48:23
In reply to Re: AD meds in early 80's, posted by gromit on November 6, 2004, at 0:17:02
> > Norpamin (desipramine)
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> > 10mg light blue
> > 50mg light green
> >
> > Desipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant. 10mg is an extremely small dose and is usually used as a starting dose. The usual range is between 50-150mg. However, it is possible that a general practicianer without this knowledge might have prescribed such a small dosage.
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> It's been so long I can't remember how many I took or the color except they were really small and a pale color. I do remember the titration which was something like take this dose for a week, do you feel anything? Repeat, until eventually he said that was the max he was willing to prescribe. He was a pdoc, and by not feeling anything I mean no side effects. I believe it did help me and made me more social.
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> If it was desipramine, and I trust what you say, I really want to try it again. Enough with serotonin drugs, they just make me tired and anorgasmic.
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> Thanks a bunch
> Rick
>
Hi Rick.If you decide to use a generic preparation, be aware that the colors might be different.
- Scott
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