Posted by likelife on March 6, 2003, at 0:26:10
In reply to Re: anyone have success on Desipramine(norpramin), posted by Angel1 on March 5, 2003, at 8:28:45
Angel1,
I have tried an MAOI, Parnate, for about 6 months. It worked fairly well, but I got too paranoid about the diet restrictions, and was feeling better, so I decided to taper off. Two weeks later, I was suicidal again, so tried the desipramine. It took the 200 mg to get my blood levels up to a "therapeutic dose". As far as SE go, it's mostly dry mouth (I chew A LOT of gum), and some drowsiness, but I switched to taking it at night.
I have had to take fairly high doses of several different AD's to get much of an effect--sounds like you're getting some effect at a lower dose.
I don't really know anything about Concerta. You might want to ask your pdoc about getting a blood level for the Norpramin. Just a suggestion.
> HI lifelike,
> Thanks for responding. I am only on 75mg of Norpramin which is somewhat helpful. Maybe I should try a higher dosage. I have also tried Concerta with the Norpramin, but feel more depressed when the Concerta wears off. I just feel like I need something more to get me feeling really good. I am considering an MOAI. Have you ever tried this type of antidepressant? I am very sensitive to meds, hence the lower dosage of norpramin. Are you experiencing any side effects with 200mg? Thanks in advance. ANgel1
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