Posted by tygereyes on February 14, 2005, at 17:17:30
In reply to Re: TCA - which PEZ dispenser should I get? » tygereyes, posted by Maxime on February 13, 2005, at 23:04:48
I have a severe history of anorexia nervosa. In fact, my last hospitalization was less than a month and a half ago. With regular EKGs, it has not been an issue but my psychiatrist has warned me that if my weight gets as low as it did before my last hospitalization, she'll pull me off the med.
On Desipramine, I've had the usual suspects: dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, increased sweating. I currently take 75 mgs. Weight gain and appetite increase has not been an issue (on Nortriptyline, it definitely was).
I've also had blood levels tested, to see what "range" I am in but that only needs to be done once or twice before acheiving a stable dose.
> Hi,
> The Adderall was being used as an anti-depressant because it was the only thing that could get me going.
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> What side effects have you encountered? Do you have to have blood levels tested? What about an EKG prior to starting the med. What dosage do you take?
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> In all honesty I don't know if my doctor is going to go for a TCA trial because of my history of anorexia. But since I have nothing else to try at this point, we might have to consider it and monitor my heart on a regular basis.
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> Thanks.
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> Maxime
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> > I've found Desipramine to be much less sedating than Nortriptyline, personally.
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> > Also, since it's primarily noradrenic, it's supposedly great for ADD/ADHD (I think I remember you saying you were on Adderall). The only problem is that some people experience an increase in anxiety. I haven't noticed this, personally, and feel less anxious than ever.
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