Posted by michael on May 15, 2008, at 16:33:14
In reply to Re: What is NTL??, posted by Molybdenum on May 15, 2008, at 4:52:52
> > Has anyone heard of an antidepresant sold as "NTL 75mg"? My doctor wants to put me on it, but is evasive when I ask what drug it is. I'm starting to think it may be a placebo. It may also be amitryptiline but I'm not sure. Thanks for any help
>
> ...nortriptyline, which is usually abbreviated to NTL. Nortriptyline (hereinafter NTL) is an antidepressant compound at moderate dosage
> levels, but acts as a tranquilizer at higher dosage levels...
>
> maybe???
>If it's nortriptyline, I don't think you'll have trouble distinguishing between it & a placebo.
I'm guessing that you'll experience more side effects from just about anything, than you will experience on a placebo. ...so at least you'll know that it's not a placebo. Just a thought - don't know if it's really any comfort, though.
Michael
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