Posted by Racer on March 14, 2007, at 23:49:11
In reply to Desipramine VS Nortriptyline, posted by Maxime on March 14, 2007, at 21:52:28
I was only on desipramine for about a week -- hypotension, although it's one I'll try again if I can figure out how. Maybe with Ritalin to sustain my BP?
Nortriptyline was my first AD, and it probably saved my life. It's noradrenergic, which might be good for you -- a lot of anorexics do better on noradrenergic medications. I did gain weight, though, but if your pdoc is willing to work with you on that, you should be able to avoid it. It was a good drug, though. When I was on it, I took it at night. These days, I would probably take it in the morning, because taking it at night disrupted my sleep.
Considering how long you've been struggling, I'd say see if you can try another generic and not break out in a rash. I just experienced that myself: tried generic fluoxetine, and broke out in a lovely rash all over my face, neck, and chest. Still, if it hadn't been on my face, I wouldn't have "bothered" my doctor about it, so I'm glad it was there.
Good luck, and take care of yourself.
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