Posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on May 15, 2008, at 17:01:42
In reply to Re: Changing medication, posted by Hobbyhawk on May 15, 2008, at 13:38:58
Regarding tricyclics: I have had a very positive, lengthy (12 year) experience with them. But, only used in combination with an SSRI or an SNRI. Nortriptyline is still a popular medication, often prescribed. I used to be on 100mg of nortriptyline and 60mg of Prozac, and the start up of the nortriptyline took getting used of for the first week, but my gosh did it ever lift me out of deep dark depression! It was actually a bit too much, so we switched to imipramine and Prozac. I take 50mg of imipramine and 60mg of Prozac, 4mg of clonazepam(sometimes, usually, less) plus 200mg of Topomax and 2mg of Risperdal at bedtime. I've been remarking to myself lately at what such a 'smooth' attitude I have about life, my feelings, everything. I have TONS of tolerance to help other people in a good way (I still get angry at bad people too...) It's taken me many years and trials to get here, and no I don't believe I am now immune, as I always know my illness is in me. I'd highly advise you though not to discount any drug or combination as being too 'unusual' or whatever. Textbook 'formulas' quite often don't work, as different and unique as we all are, so don't be afraid to chart a new path.
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