Posted by kara lynne on December 16, 2002, at 16:29:26
In reply to Re: Heart Palpitations » kara lynne, posted by johnj on December 16, 2002, at 13:37:47
I believe I was at 75 mgs when I stopped. I think I went down to 50 for one or two nights, then 25 for one or two nights, and then I think I took some 10mg capsules for a few days. Also I used small doses of Neurontin to help with some of the anxiety--maybe that would help you. I didn't have much trouble coming off of it except for a little dizziness. I have TRD and Pamelor works well for my mother so it made sense to try it. Of course it was the only med that ever came close to finally treating the depression, but I had that pesky little side effect of a resting heart rate of 130 bpm. Also I had similar side effects to yours-- a kind of constant edginess (I think I read a post of your's saying something to that effect) and quick temper, and constipation. I wasn't on it for 10 years though, so I imagine stopping will be different for you. How does your doc say to do it? You could even titrate down 10mgs at a time and stay with it for a few days until you're less uncomfortable. Since then I have tried to augment various meds with low doses of Imiprimine, Trimiprimine and one other that starts with an A (can't remember just now). Imiprimine made me anxious, Trimiprimine was like being hit by a truck and the last one was too sedating. I should also mention that I had a difficult time adjusting to the Pamelor; it took weeks before I stopped crying and feeling really horrible-- like all my emotional states were being amplified. Like you, I am very sensitive to all meds. I am currently on Lexapro and sometimes use Trazadone to sleep, but I plan to try Nardil as soon as I can make the adjustment. My doctor seems to think this will probably work for me. Barring of course, any harrowing side effects. What are you going through trying to come off the Pamelor? Good Luck, Kara
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