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Posted by dannen on October 28, 2003, at 12:52:57
My doctor wants to start me with low dose nortriptyline (NT) for agitated depression (i.e., depression with great anxiety in the morning). I will start with liquid NT this week, moving up slowing a few mgs at a time. He seems to think that 10 mg might suffice. I have read much higher dose levels are needed for depression(e.g., 50-150 mg/day) and that there is a therapeutic window (50-150 ng/ml or 30-150 ng/ml).
Has anyone had success with low dose NT for depression? Are blood tests typically required? When is the best time to get the blood tests? Do I need to have blood plasma levels checked regularly?
I appreciate any help you can give me. Thanks so much.
Dannen
Posted by Liligoth on October 29, 2003, at 20:01:33
In reply to Experiences with low dose nortriptyline, posted by dannen on October 28, 2003, at 12:52:57
hi, Ive had 2 separate courses of nortriptyline usually around 70mg. It's not a very sedating drug & I found it doesnt help anxiety. It was a good antidepressant & migraine cure for me. The first couple of weeks I had the most bizarre & uncomfortable side effects, after that none at all.
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