Posted by jujube on November 1, 2004, at 21:06:42
In reply to Re: Nortriptaline Vs Desipramine » jujube, posted by jay on November 1, 2004, at 21:05:08
> > I don't mean to sound daft, but can you explain how nortriptyline can be effective for anxiety if it only works on norepiphedrine?
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> > Thanks.
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> > Tamara
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> Nortriptyline doesn't just work on norepinephrine, it works a bit on serotonin (nowhere near amitriptyline) as well as other brain chemicals. It's an interesting drug, because it has both sedative and energizing properties. It's probably closest to being the most popular tricyclic for these reasons.
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Thanks so much.
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