Posted by Cindylou on April 23, 2002, at 20:29:00
Hi,
I have been holding onto a bottle of Nortriptyline for about a week now, but too scared to start it, since I have such horrible side effects to every med out there. I have tried tricyclics in the WAY past -- about 15 years ago, and did okay on a low dose of Desipramine, but when I tried it again a few months ago I couldn't tolerate the side effects -- mainly fatigue.I tried Nortrip. (also 15 years ago) for a few days and remember feeling very agitated so I stopped.
My body chemistry has changed drastically over the years. I am desparate to find something that will help me, that I can tolerate, and hopefully that I can take while pregnant.
I'm looking for encouragement and info. on this Nortrip.
Scott, I know you are on it, and you said I may suffer fatigue and dry mouth at first, but that it will go away. I can't find that post ... How long did you say you have been on it? And what else do you take with it?
Does Nortrip. help with anxiety at all, or just depression?
Is it even worth a try, or should I just pitch it?
If I start with 10 mg, am I being overly cautious? I forget what the therapeutic dose is ... 100 mg?
Sorry for the barrage of questions. Any info. on Nortriptyline (a tough med to type out!) would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
cindy
poster:Cindylou
thread:103939
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