Posted by schleprock on August 16, 2012, at 12:13:58
In reply to Desipramine experiences, posted by Jcc80 on August 16, 2012, at 11:42:48
> Hi, new guy here. This forum seems to have the most members experienced with TCAs. I started desipramine a few weeks ago, alongside abilify and ritalin.
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> The doctor reluctantly prescribed it at my request. Basically what I am hoping for is a kick-in-the-butt of motivation, and desipramine sounded like a good choice.
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> I started at 50mg then jumped to 100 after a few days. Initially it seemed pretty energizing, but now I'm not sure if that was a placebo. Now I see that the dosages vary widely from 25mg all the way to 200 or more. Can I generally expect higher doses= more stimulation? I'm experiencing no anticholinergic sides at 100mg.
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> Thanks!Do doctors regularly prescribe placebos?
I started Nortriptyline at 200 mgs. My anxiety\depression was so bad at that time I had no idea if I was experiencing side affects.
What made you choose Desipramine, if I may ask?
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