Posted by Dreyfus on April 17, 2005, at 15:40:22
In reply to Re: Any success with low doses of imipramine? » theo, posted by ed_uk on April 16, 2005, at 20:03:23
From around 1982 until 1988, I did pretty well on 25mg imipramine and 10mg valium per day. Two doctors were sure it was just psychosomatic and I really didn't need to take anything. One doctor was just an idiot and the other finally came around after reading a study that confirmed that many patients responded to small doses. Interestingly, 20 mg wouldn't cut it and 50mg or higher caused rampant anxiety.
In retrospect, I think I was right on the borderline of being depressed because I would have occasional "bad days" following early awakenings. At that dosage, however, I had normal emotions (not deadened), a normal sex life, and a variety of interests. I haven't been able to re-create over the intervening 16 years
Michael
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