Posted by Conundrum on November 11, 2010, at 21:54:11
In reply to Re: nortriptyline low dose and tachychardia, posted by maggiemae on November 11, 2010, at 16:12:21
I wonder if the betablocker could be causing this feeling as well. Depression is listed as a side effect. Do they make 5 mg nortriptyline? Maybe you could get by on 5 mg with no beta blocker?
> well, that is just crazy and fascinating - an antidepressant would cause loss of joy? what the hell?
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> i am pretty convinced this is not the drug for me. i was given it for the fm pain and migraine prevention after trials of lyrica and cymbalta didn't work out. i was previously on effexor xr, and it could be i have to go back to that. but i never liked the way i felt on it. prior to that, zoloft, but again, never liked what it did for me.
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> i have had a rough day today with the empty feeling, but i still have my hope, so that is a good thing. i have faith that this new doctor really knows his stuff and will get me back on the mend so i can get on with my life. patience, i suppose, is going to be what i need to pray for, as i know any med he gives me will take time to have any benefit....
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> > Maybe nortriptyline is not the drug for you. You know I just read an interesting article about high norepinpehrine possibly being linked to a loss of joy. It also talks about beta and adrenergic receptors. Here is the link.
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> > http://www.uplink.com.au/lawlibrary/Documents/Docs/Doc25.html
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> > Go to the section titled "norepinephrine studies," The 2nd paragraph in this section talks about anhedonia(loss of pleasure) and how high norepinphrine can cause it.
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> > Good luck at the appointment!
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