Posted by Larry Hoover on August 19, 2004, at 7:13:54
In reply to Re: Strong anti-dep. with no cardio effects with adder, posted by Fromage47 on August 17, 2004, at 11:44:25
> What are anti-chholigernic side effects?
Dry mouth, constipation, dizziness (particular on standing), heart rate disturbance, eye problems, prostate enlargement....
> Also, what is its lofepramine's brand name?
Gamanil, Lomont.
> Also larry, have you seen this?
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> Amphetamines may enhance the activity of tricyclic or sympathomimetic agents; d-amphetamine with desipramine or protriptyline and possibly other tricyclics cause STRIKING AND SUSTAINED INCREASES in the concentration of d-amphetamine in the brain; cardiovascular effects can be potentiated."
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> Do you think that could apply to all trycyclics, including lofepramine?Lofepramine metabolizes to become desipramine, so yes, it would apply. So, the problems you were having are probably an interaction. You may have to just give up one type of drug, or the other.
Lar
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