Posted by ed_uk2010 on March 3, 2011, at 15:32:04
In reply to Any opinions on Desiprimine as an AD?, posted by Laney on March 2, 2011, at 12:33:19
> Ed said it would probably not have the weight gain side effect. Why not? How is it different?
It's different because it's a lot more selective. Most TCAs block a lot of receptors eg. H1 and 5-HT2 which may lead to sedation and weight gain. Desipramine doesn't do this.
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