Posted by Margit on March 1, 2001, at 22:23:58
In reply to SHOULD I TRY A TRI-CYCLIC? WHICH ONE?, posted by zarathustra on March 1, 2001, at 18:05:59
All tricyclic ADs are great for depression. The are just as effetive than the SSRIs, if not better in some cases. Only problem their side effect profile differs from the SSRIs (more anti-cholinergic effects, increased pulse, bloodpressure, etc.) No problems in the sex dept. I am on Nortriptyline and have hardly experiences any side effects, except a little dry mouth, constipation and increased heart rate. For me compared to what the SSRIs put you through, this is nothing.
Elavil - probably one of the most sedating ones
Anafranil - also very sedating, but great for OCD as well
Doxepin - very sedating (used for anxiety an PD as well)
Imipramine - not quite as sedating (also used for anxiety and PD)
Desipramine and Nortriptyline are the more stimulating ones with the former being the most stimulating.
Both of these also have much lesser side effects than the others.
Hope this helps.
poster:Margit
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