Posted by bulldog2 on July 12, 2009, at 14:31:11
In reply to Nortriptyline questions -SLS?, posted by linkadge on July 12, 2009, at 10:50:27
> I may be starting nortriptyline. I have a few questions.
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> 1) How commonly do doctors use nortriptyline blood levels to guide treatment these days?
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> 2) Approximately what doses of the drug correspond to theraputic blood levels?
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> 3) Does anyone have any links to pharmokinetic activitys of the drug (ie how long it takes to achieve a certain plasma level).
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> I have a feeling I won't be able to get up that high on the dosage due to cardiac effects (they always get me).
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> LinkadgeI took nortriptyline a few times. I'm very sensitive to drug side effects. Anyhow the first time I took it I was in my 40's and got a robust ad response at only 50 mg and stayed there. Realy got used to all the sides. Had to use a laxative because for me constipation was bad.
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