Posted by mtdewcmu on January 9, 2010, at 22:27:28
In reply to Effexor + TCA - Advice Needed, posted by FourFeathers on January 9, 2010, at 13:51:10
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> Of the TCAs, I am currently considering nortriptyline or protriptyline as an augmentation to 37.5mg Effexor. Any advice as to a TCA that would be a logical trial which may also reduce bp and modulate my sympathetic nvervous system?
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> Thank you in advance.
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>Are you hoping to lower your blood pressure using a TCA? I don't think that makes sense, unless you are just trying to reduce your anxiety. There are better drugs to reduce blood pressure.
The two best TCAs in terms of side effects, based on my research, are nortriptyline and desipramine. Both of them are very selective for norepinephrine.
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