Posted by bleauberry on July 23, 2009, at 5:11:49
In reply to Dopamine drugs?, posted by SheilaC on July 22, 2009, at 19:07:02
Bladder frequency, pain, urgency, depression, energy.
The bladder part...low dose Nortriptyline. 5mg (1/2 capsule) to 20mg. It has alleviated depression in a few people even as low as 10mg, though usually dosed around 50mg-100mg. Energy is improved once past the initial antihistamine side effects and after waking up.
I too wonder if bladder problems are caused by longterm SSRI use. I've had symptoms like yours for a long time and they are easily aggravated. I was stunned when I tried a low dose of nortrip for other reasons but discovered all my bladder problems completely disappeared within 36 hours. It was quite amazing actually.
It is prescribed for bedwetting problems, so there is obviously some effect on relaxing the bladder, which I experienced in robust fashion right away. At such a low dose, I see no reason to not give it a try. It just happens to be a very good antidepressant too. I do believe its bladder properties are strong enough to over-ride SSRI effects on bladder, so the door is probably open to expand the horizon into Nortrip+Zoloft or other similar combinations.
Dopamine specifically...stimulants obviously, ritalin, adderall. Dopamine agonists and paradoxically dopamine antagonists.
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