Posted by SLS on August 23, 2009, at 12:10:52
In reply to Switch to Amitriptyline, posted by linkadge on August 23, 2009, at 10:34:57
> The doctor switched me to amitriptyline. I have a little more hope for this medication.
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> Nortriptyline gave me energy, but did not hit some of the core depression (i.e. feeling worthless, inability to find peace in anything, feeling like I don't exist, *wanting* to live).
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> Wish me luck.
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> If it is anything more like clomipramine it should would.
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> LinkadgeThe tertiary TCAs are generally more effective than the secondary ones, but have more robust side effects. Your doctor knows what he is doing. He is trying to give you the best chance of responding. If you get "stuck" you can always give lithium a short trial. Quite often, people respond to the same drugs that first degree relatives do.
I hope amitriptyline treats you better than nortriptyline did.
- Scott
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