Posted by BOBSNITRO@prodigy.net on March 15, 1999, at 13:41:36
In reply to PS: A look at the side effects scares me more, posted by Racer on August 26, 1998, at 1:08:49
I've been on elavil & imipramine, one or the other for the last 20 years-side effects are all true. The "gain weight" side effect is really a problem now. Before I retired, I seemed to keep it in control, but since then I've gained 50 lbs.
I've turned to Herbs instead of the drugs. St. John's Wort and Kava Kava. So far, so good. Coming down off drugs at 20mg every two weeks. Really recommend you find a good Herbalist Doctor and see that route helps you. Better than suicide. Prayer helps more than the meds sometimes. As the old Indian saying goes "Sometimes all you can do is pray."
God Bless
slewis
> OK, the side effects list includes things like dizziness, lightheadedness, and lowered blood pressure. My normal blood pressure is ranges from 90/60 to 98/65, so the blood pressure thing is a big deal to me. Anything to mention?
> Thanks for anything you can say to help. My depression is so far out of hand suicide doesseem the most reasonable response, but if there is a chance of a fix, I'm willing to try.
> So tell me, folks, how much of a jerk is this Dr? Did she read my chart at all?
> One last thing, anything on the interaction of serzone and ketoconazole (sp?)?
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