Posted by Jedi on August 23, 2005, at 2:55:36
In reply to Saw Pdoc Today What Do You Think Of the Med?, posted by Phillipa on August 22, 2005, at 19:54:48
> Before I fill my Rx I want to know what you guys think.
Hi Phillipa,
In my experience nortriptyline is a very good drug. It is the active metabolite of amitriptyline and should have less side effects(dry mouth and other anticholinergic effects).
The dosage prescribed is a starter dose and is low. Even at 100mg I didn't even come up to the therapeutic range, according to the blood test. I may be a fast metabolizer of tricyclics though, I was the same way on desipramine. Anyway, seems like a good trial to me.
Good Luck and Be Well,
Jedi
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