Posted by TriedEveryMedication on July 1, 2016, at 14:29:17
In reply to Re: managing desipramine insomnia - again., posted by linkadge on July 1, 2016, at 13:15:25
> Hmm. Possibly clonidine?
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> Clonidine alone is useful for ADHD (as well as some use in anxiety and insomnia). It actually lowers norepinephrine (temporarily) by activating norepinephrine feedback autoreceptors.
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> Because it has a shorter half life, it might be useful in temporarily lowering norepinephrine release during sleep time.
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> Cyproheptadine might also be worth a try.
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> Linkadge
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>I really like your Clonidine idea. Does guanfacine have the same effect? Because I think I actually might have some guanfacine somewhere.
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