Posted by Chloe on January 20, 2002, at 20:03:42
In reply to Re: Are tricylics safer than ssris?, posted by borderliner21 on January 20, 2002, at 14:58:42
Borderliner,
I am very med sensitive. So, I use a little SSRI and a little TCA. I can only tolerate 2 mgs of Celexa or I feel anxious, irritable and have insomnia. But without Celexa, I don't have that "spark" that helps me feel (some what!) positive.Then at night, I take 10-20 mgs of amytriptyline, a rather sedating TCA. I love it! The low dose doesn't really give me any off the typical problems with dry mouth, daytime sedation etc. It reduces anxiety and I finally can sleep at night.
So, IMHO, I think one can get benefit from a subtherapuetic dose of both classes of AD's
Good luck
Chloe
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