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Posted by Cheryl-Lynn on February 27, 2009, at 20:21:02
I'm thinking about going off of Parnate and trying a tricyclic, but they all seem to cause weight gain and I don't want to be fighting my weight on top of everything else. I'm hoping there's one (or more) out there that doesn't cause it.
Posted by sam K on February 27, 2009, at 21:01:56
In reply to Which Tricyclic DOESN'T Cause Weight Gain???, posted by Cheryl-Lynn on February 27, 2009, at 20:21:02
vivactil is an activating one. whats your diagnosis? do you have anxiety?
Posted by mav27 on February 27, 2009, at 21:19:47
In reply to Which Tricyclic DOESN'T Cause Weight Gain???, posted by Cheryl-Lynn on February 27, 2009, at 20:21:02
I lost weight whilst on dothiepin, Imipramine which im on now hasn't caused me any weight gain. I stacked on loads of weight whilst on doxepin. I don't know for sure but i suspect desipramine and possibly nortriptyline won't be much trouble.
Posted by Cheryl-Lynn on February 27, 2009, at 21:44:23
In reply to Re: Which Tricyclic DOESN'T Cause Weight Gain???, posted by sam K on February 27, 2009, at 21:01:56
I have bipolar and social phobia.
Posted by Cheryl-Lynn on February 27, 2009, at 21:46:24
In reply to Re: Which Tricyclic DOESN'T Cause Weight Gain???, posted by mav27 on February 27, 2009, at 21:19:47
Thanks, I was starting to think there were none out there. Hopefully these are available in Canada.
Posted by sam K on February 27, 2009, at 22:22:21
In reply to Re: Which Tricyclic DOESN'T Cause Weight Gain???, posted by Cheryl-Lynn on February 27, 2009, at 21:44:23
they say tcas are bad for bipolar. they can induce manic stuff and rapid cycling. I think im bipolar (not bipolar but I hve mood instability) and socially phobic too. I dont know... maybe that impramine. Dont listen to me though, ask your doc
Posted by Phillipa on February 27, 2009, at 23:54:44
In reply to Re: Which Tricyclic DOESN'T Cause Weight Gain???, posted by sam K on February 27, 2009, at 22:22:21
Pamelor l0mg knocked me out. Only one night of taking it. Love Phillipa
Posted by desolationrower on February 28, 2009, at 3:43:52
In reply to Re: Which Tricyclic DOESN'T Cause Weight Gain??? » sam K, posted by Phillipa on February 27, 2009, at 23:54:44
hm, probably desipramine, nort may or may not be weight neutral, have you tried bupropion, it might be better for bipolar, though not a substitute for a tca, i'd want to be on a mood stabilizer if you use a tca and are bipolar
-d/r
Posted by SLS on February 28, 2009, at 7:54:48
In reply to Re: Which Tricyclic DOESN'T Cause Weight Gain???, posted by desolationrower on February 28, 2009, at 3:43:52
Nortriptyline is definitely a weight gainer for me and messed around with my triglycerides. This is one of the reasons I switched from nortriptyline to desipramine.
- Scott
Posted by Cheryl-Lynn on February 28, 2009, at 18:50:36
In reply to Re: Which Tricyclic DOESN'T Cause Weight Gain???, posted by desolationrower on February 28, 2009, at 3:43:52
> hm, probably desipramine, nort may or may not be weight neutral, have you tried bupropion, it might be better for bipolar, though not a substitute for a tca, i'd want to be on a mood stabilizer if you use a tca and are bipolar
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> -d/rYes, I'd stay on my mood stabilizer.
Posted by Cheryl-Lynn on February 28, 2009, at 18:54:32
In reply to Re: Which Tricyclic DOESN'T Cause Weight Gain???, posted by SLS on February 28, 2009, at 7:54:48
> Nortriptyline is definitely a weight gainer for me and messed around with my triglycerides. This is one of the reasons I switched from nortriptyline to desipramine.
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> - ScottThanks Scott, that's good to know. Do you find the drug helpful?
Posted by jms600 on March 1, 2009, at 14:08:49
In reply to Which Tricyclic DOESN'T Cause Weight Gain???, posted by Cheryl-Lynn on February 27, 2009, at 20:21:02
I've only tried one Tricyclic - amitriptyline. My main problems revolve around anxiety and I guess amitriptyline only helped a little with it. It's supposed to be the gold standard for depression but it didn't really cut much ice with my anxiety - including social phobia.
As regards weight gain, it caused none with me whatsoever. It did, however, cause dry mouth, difficulty in urinating, constipation, excessive sweating, blurred vision...!
Amitriptyline is not stimulating - it induces drowsiness on taking the dose, however, this seemed to wear off with me a after three or four months.Amitriptyline may well be worth considering as it caused no weight gain with me at all, but the anticholigenic side effects (listed above) can be unpleasant!! I've also read that it can put a strain on the heart in long-term therapy.
Good luck!
Posted by Cheryl-Lynn on March 1, 2009, at 17:39:32
In reply to Re: Which Tricyclic DOESN'T Cause Weight Gain??? » Cheryl-Lynn, posted by jms600 on March 1, 2009, at 14:08:49
> I've only tried one Tricyclic - amitriptyline. My main problems revolve around anxiety and I guess amitriptyline only helped a little with it. It's supposed to be the gold standard for depression but it didn't really cut much ice with my anxiety - including social phobia.
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> As regards weight gain, it caused none with me whatsoever. It did, however, cause dry mouth, difficulty in urinating, constipation, excessive sweating, blurred vision...!
> Amitriptyline is not stimulating - it induces drowsiness on taking the dose, however, this seemed to wear off with me a after three or four months.
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> Amitriptyline may well be worth considering as it caused no weight gain with me at all, but the anticholigenic side effects (listed above) can be unpleasant!! I've also read that it can put a strain on the heart in long-term therapy.
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> Good luck!Wow, the side effects are definitly something I'll have to consider before trying a tricyclic. Sounds unpleasant indeed! Thanks for telling me.
Posted by desolationrower on March 3, 2009, at 21:03:14
In reply to Re: Which Tricyclic DOESN'T Cause Weight Gain???, posted by Cheryl-Lynn on March 1, 2009, at 17:39:32
amytriptiline is one of the worst for those effects, btw.
-d/r
Posted by Cheryl-Lynn on March 3, 2009, at 21:12:27
In reply to Re: Which Tricyclic DOESN'T Cause Weight Gain???, posted by desolationrower on March 3, 2009, at 21:03:14
> amytriptiline is one of the worst for those effects, btw.
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> -d/r
Yeah, that's the one my pharmacist recommended to me but the side effect profile says weight gain is among the top few.
It's actually what prompted my thread.
Posted by TriedEveryDrug on March 4, 2009, at 22:57:06
In reply to Which Tricyclic DOESN'T Cause Weight Gain???, posted by Cheryl-Lynn on February 27, 2009, at 20:21:02
This is the end of the thread.
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