Posted by ChrisK on March 24, 2001, at 9:23:29
In reply to Re: Success Stories » ChrisK, posted by SLS on March 24, 2001, at 8:32:30
Scott,
I've been taking 100 mg/day of Nortriptyline for almost two years now. I don't know what my blood level is - I just know that it has been the most stable AD I've taken as far as results being those expected. I really haven't lost the effect and have never gone above 150 mg/day at any time.
As far as the Ap's go I did try Risperdal at one time. 2.0 mg/day made me into a zombie. I was in a fog with no emotions at all for 2 weeks before giving it up. When I originally started Zyprexa I was given the 2.5 mg pills and I was left to adjust my dose as needed. I ended up with my current dose of 7.5 mg/day. (Some of that comes from being about 250 pounds and med resistant.) I do have short term memory problems but I'm not exactly sure what to blame it on. I also have a past history of alcoholism which I'm sure doesn't help the memory problems. I still notice effects to my thinking if I miss two doses of Zyprexa. I do believe that the Zyprexa does not help the memory problem but I'm willing to accept that if it means the remission of my suicidal thoughts.
As for the Mirapex, I would reccommend a trial to anyone. The side effect profile is very small and it has been studied favorably for its AD effects. I would definitely reccommend it for anyone having problems with anhedonia.
Looking at my meds I consider each of them valuable for the symptom that they each address.
Nortriptyline: typical depression sadness, weeping, moodiness, poor self esteem, etc.
Zyprexa: Ruminating/obsessive thoughts esp. death
Mirapex: Anhedonia/anergia
Hope this helps,
Chris
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