Posted by bubblegumchewer on July 29, 2002, at 12:42:46
In reply to Let's play pick-a-med, posted by bubblegumchewer on July 28, 2002, at 12:44:07
Well, guys, I appreciate any input. Sorry I can't say "eureka!" though. They did check my thyroid a few times and it was fine.
I hate to be grossly descriptive, but the constipation is not like a problem with consistency... from what I've read, the tricyclics slow down intestinal transit sometimes to the point of paralysis, which I have to admit worries me. I've been drinking lots and I've already tried all the !@#$% stool softeners and metamucil, and it doesn't make a difference whether I take them or not because that's not exactly the problem. It's like a week and a half with NOTHING, no urge to go, although of course I can just tell that my insides are backing up and then I skip the meds and I have to go the next day A LOT. No dryness problems apparent. Sorry, that was a truly gross discussion. I think this is why the tricylics are considered to have an "unfavorable side effect profile" and are hardly used anymore.
Also, my blood pressure is chronically low and I think the nortrip makes it worse. I can't stand much more of this. I was hoping someone could suggest an alternative medication that worked well for their severe panic problems.
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