Posted by KarenRB53 on October 7, 2008, at 10:46:02
In reply to Re: Tofranil (imipramine) 150- How long until it w, posted by JayBTV on December 26, 2006, at 11:02:56
> Just an update. Been on Tofranil-PM for 13 days now and it's definitely helping more than most of the other meds I've tried. First week at 75mg - last six days at 150mg always at bedtime. At first I didn't notice anything but tiredness. The AD properties definitely sneak up on you.
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> I'm also taking 600mg(low dose) of lithium in the morning and we added 10mg of Ritalin-LA. The Ritalin does is minuscule compared to the 60-80mgs I've taken in the past. The sedation has mostly abated but perhaps the ritalin is in part responsible for that.
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> No sexual side effects - if anything my sex-drive/abilty to orgasm has increased. I haven't noticed any of the standing up BP issues often mentioned w/ Tofranil but I would say I'm sweating more than usual. Also noticing pretty vivid dreams but I've found them enjoyable for the most part. I also experienced some constipation but that seems to be disappearing as well....
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> Mood has definitely improved and I've also been more focused/able to concentrate. IE: been able to watch/get into movies whereas the last few weeks I'd watch a few min and decide to do something else.
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> Anyway, it's still early but I'm optimistic. I just wanted to post a positive comment for this tricyclic as I see they get bashed a lot around here. There are side effects w/ all of the ADs I've tried but I'm just very thankful that so far this is working for me and hasn't yielded sexual side effects.
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> I'll update if anything changes or if improvement continues.
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> -Jay (29/male)
Hi: I know this post is old but hoping you see it. My pdoc wants me to go on Imipramine. I was wondering if you're still taking it and if its still working well for you. Thanks for any info.Karen
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