Posted by B2chica on March 19, 2016, at 19:23:00
In reply to Re: Tricyclics and bipolar depression, posted by linkadge on March 19, 2016, at 18:15:18
yes severe insomnia (both in depressive phase and if mixed mania) and anxiety.
thank you link.
its good to see you and scott are still around here. there arent many names i recognize these days.
b2
> There is some evidence that TCAs are more effective than SSRIs in terms of core symptoms of depression.
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> If I was experiencing severe depression, I would take amitriptyline over any SSRI.
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> That being said, they can induce rapid cycling in some individuals. However, if you are experiencing more mood lability related to severe depression, than I would not hesitate to give a TCA a try. If significant insomnia / anxiety is present, I would start with amitriptyline.
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> Linkadge
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