Posted by zeugma on February 26, 2004, at 17:35:05
In reply to From Wellbutrin to Pamelor???, posted by Vera on February 26, 2004, at 13:43:00
> Hi -
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> I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience with Pamelor?? I've been on Wellbutrin SR and currently take Wellbutrin XL, but I've had postural hypotension, elevated BP, and a couple of other things. I discussed with my PDoc trying something else (again!) as I'd been on Paxil, Elavil, Effexor, Zoloft, and all caused...shall we say...bathroom problems. I don't have that problem with Wellbutrin, but it is also very expensive with my HMO, and Pamelor is 75% less expensive. I was on it 2-3 years ago and I couldn't recall what, if any, side-effects I had with it. My medical Dr. preferred the "newer" drugs (I listed) but the Pdoc scoffed, and said the "older" ones are every bit as good.
> So, if anyone has, or is, taking Pamelor, pleas share your experiences with me? Thanx!!By 'bathroom problems' I assume you mean constipation? Yes, Pamelor (nortriptyline) is constipating.
And I would be inclined to agree with your Pdoc. Nortriptyline is just as good as newer AD's, and in some ways it is better. It has worked for me for quite a while now.
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