Posted by Cindylou on May 2, 2001, at 18:23:36
In reply to Re: Desipramine, posted by Mr.Scott on May 2, 2001, at 14:57:48
Hi Scott,
I haven't taken Desipramine for 12 years now; when the SSRIs came out, my new doctors kept trying me on those (Prozac, Zoloft, Effexor)plus Wellbutrin -- but these all made me feel exhausted and mentally fogged. I stopped Effexor about a month ago, and unfortunately the depression is coming back, along with agitation and irritation.SO... my doc and I are toying with some different options, Desipramine again, or maybe Manerix. I haven't started either yet; still on Wellbutrin which isn't doing much at this point.
That's it in a nutshell -- Thanks so much for your response; it was very helpful knowing that I may have actually benefitted from a low dose, even though my doc said I wouldn't have had any benefits at that level. I am VERY sensitive to medications, so it makes sense that I would react to a lower dose; I guess my doc just goes by the book as far as therapeutic doses go!
Thanks again!
cindy> Depends what your taking it for. Some people with ADHD take only 10-20mg a day. Plus people have different metabolic activity levels in the liver. 40 mgs may be fine for you and too much or little for someone else. Sounds like you have some concerns though.. Is it working for you?
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