Posted by Chloe on January 28, 2002, at 9:42:05
In reply to Re:TCA less likely to cause rage? » Chloe, posted by Ritch on January 27, 2002, at 22:05:04
Thanks Mitch,
This is useful. I tried to talk to my pdoc about this, and she hadn't heard of any TCA causing rages, per say, that I was just probably in a mixed state from too much AD. Hence she told me to lower the Celexa. NOT a good idea.So I am the one who has to choose the meds. She doesn't want to make a switch at all. So I really have to make a case and advocate for myself. I thought doxepin was a good one try next since it's used often in neuropathic pain. And from what I read at google, is supposes to have less cardiac issues than ami. But clearly, that is not your experience! And is sedating, so I will sleep through the night.
I did not think Nort. would be useful because it can be activating. And that just seems to make my temper worse...But I just don't know. I am so lost here, and feel so stranded, trying to pick out meds for myself. I wish I could hook up with a pdoc who had some experience with this. But my last pharm consult was expensive and not useful. So I guess for now I have to try to figure this out on my own. I wish I had heard from you before I called her about doxepin. But it's already done. It's all trial and error anyway. And I don't plan to take more than 20 mgs of any these TCA's. And it may turn out that I can't tolerate any of them. I just have to be so careful. I keep blowing up and saying really mean things and just feeling nasty and grumpy...
I am really scared. I have to try and be in better control of my anger today. This is NOT ususally something I have to work at...
BTW, did nortrip help you sleep better?
Thanks again
Chloe
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