Posted by Jay_Original1 on January 7, 2014, at 10:08:42
In reply to Nortriptyline-Energizing?, posted by BrainDamage on January 7, 2014, at 9:28:58
> Hi
>
> I wanted to here about peoples experiences with Nortriptyline
> Was did they find It Energizing, Sedating or Neutral?
>
> Was the energy affect dose dependent?
> I read that it is more energizing at higher doses
>
> I'm on Nardil & find it very fatiguing
> Most stimulants make the anxiety worse, rather defeating the object of being on it in the first place!
> I've already been overdoing it on the Benzo'sHi...well you will likely get a wide range of answers. Many seem to be good, in favour of Nortriptyline with an maoi. I personally found (minus the maoi) that nortriptyline was wayyy too noradrenic. I am now trying clomipramine, but know you can't mix with maoi's. Scott (SLS) on this board is quite knowledgeable on using Nortriptyline with an maoi. Try to contact him.
Best,
Jay
Updated jan7
Dx: PTSD, Bipolar II with MDD and severe GAD, NOS :)Rx:Risperidone 1 mg bid, Prozac, 80mg daily, Clomipramine, 100mg daily, Clonazepam 4mg, Zyprexa 20mg HS, and Clonidine .6mg.
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