Posted by SLS on January 16, 2009, at 7:45:20
In reply to Re: I want to switch from nortriptyline to desipramine, posted by sandy404 on January 16, 2009, at 6:17:04
> When I was on nortriptyline, I gained 70 pounds. I went from a size 10 to a size 1X. But it was the only med. that worked. I had tried them all. After about 7 years, I went on Zoloft, but the weight didn't fall off. I had to work at it. But it came off.I was pretty good for about 6 years. Now, I don't know what to do. I am so depressed that most days I don't get out of bed, except to check my computer. I'm wondering if I need to go back on nortriptyline.
It is a hell of a thing to have to choose between obesity and depression. I guess you've already tried desipramine. How did you react to it? Some investigative psychiatrists are now using desipramine to combine with SRI drugs like Zoloft and Effexor.
Parnate, and MAOI, is weight-neutral. Some people even lose weight while taking it.
I'm currently taking:
Parnate 80mg
desipramine 150mg
Lamictal 200mg
Abilify 20mg
I am probably going to need desipramine 300mg to feel really well. I see my doctor today. I am forced to increase the dosage at his cautious and methodical pace rather than the pace I have historically been able to tolerate. It is very frustrating.
- Scott
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