Posted by busub on June 16, 2015, at 18:14:41
In reply to Re: Desipramine Questions » busub, posted by SLS on June 16, 2015, at 15:30:02
Good thoughts Scott.
I have pondered the use of an MAOI but the dietary restrictions would be tough given my Asian heritage. Obviously if it came down to it, I'd give it a go, but it's definitely a last resort.
I've looked at ways to augment medications with a positive effect on my depression that would help with the jitteriness that I experience with the majority of AD's and valproate has come across as a potential add-on, as has lithium. Any thoughts on that? I have tried lamictal as an add on, but the trial was cut short when I was having trouble with the titration. My biggest trouble lies in the fact that my dysthymia presents as low energy, but any type of activation sets my anxiety off. I've become more and more convinced that I'll require polypharmacy, which isn't ideal, but I suppose might be a necessity.
The downside to being fairly functional is there is no hurry to make adjustments. My pdoc knows I'm still working so he's more than happy to let things play out. I understand why, but it makes it hard to digest the waiting game when you're feeling awful start up side effects.
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