Posted by TriedEveryMedication on November 3, 2015, at 22:28:50
In reply to Re: Need ideas on beating desipramine insomnia, posted by Hugh on November 3, 2015, at 18:39:12
> Have you ever tried amitriptyline? It, like desipramine, is sometimes prescribed for ADHD. And it's sometimes prescribed for insomnia.
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> One of the best things I've ever tried for insomnia -- and I've tried benzos, Ambien, trazodone, etc. -- is unmodified potato starch.
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> https://mrheisenbug.wordpress.com/2014/08/06/why-resistant-starch-prebiotic-fiber-improve-sleep-and-dreaming/I've tried amitriptyline plus a few other TCAs. despiramine is really the only one that works for me consistently.
desip's binding affinity for the norepi transport is about 20 times greater than amitriptyline. I believe the norepi action is what improves my focus. (oddly enough, strattera doesn't work for me, so there is something else that desip is ticking, too)
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