Posted by stjames on June 5, 2001, at 16:39:14
In reply to Imipramine for Sleep?, posted by fachad on June 5, 2001, at 16:14:35
> Has anyone used imipramine for sleep? I started Prozac a few weeks ago and have horrible frequent/early awakining.
>
> In the past I had used doxepin 10mg or 20mg for sleep, but it made me gain weight.
>James here.....
I did not find imipramine that sedating, but many to the TCA's are quite sedating. Sumontril is one. Remeron, related to the TCA's, is excellent for sleep. I take 15 mgs. Amoung AD's the general rule is that if it is sedating it can cause weight gain. Doxipin is the worst in terms of weight gain.
James
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