Posted by Maxime on November 8, 2010, at 21:19:21
In reply to Re: Desipramine for pain - Ed? Scott? Link?, posted by ed_uk2010 on November 8, 2010, at 13:54:55
> >So would Desipramine help with the pain?
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> Quite possibly. I think it might help.
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> >I understand that Desipramine doesn't cause the same weight gain as Nortriptyline. Is this true?
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> It is believed to be true. Desipramine is quite selective as an NRI whereas nortriptyline isn't. Nortriptyline has an antihistamine effect, which may cause weight gain.
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>Thanks Ed. If there is a chance that it will help my pain ... then I should try it. I just cannot afford to gain anymore weight. My doctors would freak out!
Maxie
Bipolar Type 2, ED-NOS, Self-hatred
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Being happy doesn´t mean the pain is gone. you just bury it deeper.
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