Posted by nickguy on July 17, 2006, at 12:47:40
In reply to Re: My new list of symptoms for my doc, posted by jealibeanz on July 14, 2006, at 22:54:27
I would also say try a TCA. Nortriptyln if you take it at night can be good in helping you sleep. The only problem for me, (I take desipramine) is that the side effects can sort of mimic anxiety. i.e- dry mouth, shaking...
Desipramine is used for a.d.d and depression. It's sometimes used for people on cocaine withdrawal, because it can be quite stimulating. I don't think weight gain is an issue but I can't say for sure.
With the xanax, could you skip using it a few times here and there so that at other times you could take 2?Although, If it's not working and you tell your doctor that, I think he would probably prescribe a higher dose since he's prescribed it at all.
The other option is the MAOI's which are hard to get and are kind of a hassle with all the restrictions. But if you've tried many other options than going with an MAOI might be a good idea.
There's many other combinations and alternative options so know that something will work for you eventually. If your not happy with your doctor, than write all your history down and go see a new one. I really stress this because I wasted too much time and money on a guy who didn't do anything for me, and now I have a psychiatrist who is willing to try pretty much anything.
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