Posted by jedi on April 24, 2006, at 2:50:48
In reply to Cymbatal vs Amitriptyline, posted by tmapj on April 19, 2006, at 11:50:58
Hi,
I agree with Scott on this one. Nortriptyline is the major metabolite of amitriptyline, with a lot fewer side effects. Some will say that nortrip will make you dumber, but I haven't noticed this effect at 150mg daily. I have not taken Cymbatal so I am not very informed on it. I notice very few anticholinergic effects from nortriptyline. As far as TCAs go, it seems to be a very clean med.
Good luck,
Jedi> I've been tried on several antidepressants asnd have come to a crossroads. Im to choose one of these. Could someone please help me with this?
> Which one is best? I know they both act on the same neurotransmitters but, whch one is more powerful and which one has the safest side effects??
>
> From what I've heard amitriptyline is safer but has side effects such as sweating dry mouth and blurry vision. I'm very concerned this dry mouth and sweating may interfere with exercise. Also is there a way to overcome the blurry vision, possibly with eye drops?
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