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Posted by Sharon M on March 7, 2001, at 7:08:34
I am currently taking 50 mg of Pamelor for insomia along with 150 mg of Wellutrin for depression. I saw my doc yesterday and told him I was a little foggy in the mornings and my hands trembled some but it did help me sleep. These are the only side effects I have had with the Pamelor. He recommended that I switch to 30 mg of Remeron but after reading about all of the side effects, I am afraid to start it. Has anyone taken Pamelor for insomia?
Posted by ChrisK on March 7, 2001, at 14:47:39
In reply to Remeron versus Pamelor, posted by Sharon M on March 7, 2001, at 7:08:34
I take Pamelor (Nortriptyline) daily as my main AD. It doesn't sedate me at all. I take 100mg in the morning. I also take Zyprexa at night which can be sedating for most people. After years with these two I hardly notice any side effects involving sedation. I would suspect that if you wanted something for sleep in the TCA group that you may be better off with Elavil ( amitriptyline.)
Posted by Bill L on March 9, 2001, at 9:23:11
In reply to Remeron versus Pamelor, posted by Sharon M on March 7, 2001, at 7:08:34
Remeron has less side effects at higher doses. So at 30 mg, the weight gain and daytime tiredness is not as bad as it is at 15 mg. Some docs start patients at 60 mg to minimize side effects.
> I am currently taking 50 mg of Pamelor for insomia along with 150 mg of Wellutrin for depression. I saw my doc yesterday and told him I was a little foggy in the mornings and my hands trembled some but it did help me sleep. These are the only side effects I have had with the Pamelor. He recommended that I switch to 30 mg of Remeron but after reading about all of the side effects, I am afraid to start it. Has anyone taken Pamelor for insomia?
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