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Posted by Laney on February 28, 2011, at 14:53:31
TCA's as a class of meds would make me gain?
Paxil use for 13+ years never put weight on me but Nort in as little as 9 months has put a good solid 20lbs. on.
Thanks!
Laney
Posted by Phillipa on February 28, 2011, at 17:28:01
In reply to Because I gained weight on Nort. does that mean al, posted by Laney on February 28, 2011, at 14:53:31
Laney pretty sure they all do. One of the side effects of that class of meds. Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on February 28, 2011, at 17:36:49
In reply to Re: Because I gained weight on Nort. does that mean al » Laney, posted by Phillipa on February 28, 2011, at 17:28:01
Posted by Laney on March 1, 2011, at 10:55:52
In reply to Re: Because I gained weight on Nort. does that mean al, posted by Phillipa on February 28, 2011, at 17:36:49
Thanks P.
Well it's not for me then. Too many side effects.
Laney
Posted by ed_uk2010 on March 1, 2011, at 14:59:38
In reply to Because I gained weight on Nort. does that mean al, posted by Laney on February 28, 2011, at 14:53:31
>TCAs as a class of meds would make me gain?
Most of them would, but probably not desipramine.
Posted by Laney on March 1, 2011, at 15:10:36
In reply to Re: Because I gained weight on Nort. does that mean al, posted by ed_uk2010 on March 1, 2011, at 14:59:38
Why is it that desiprimine doesn't? How is desiprimine on depression compared to Nort? I'm currently tapering the Nort. and am on 20mg. paxil.
What other side effects would be likely with Desip?
Thanks!
Alayna
Posted by Phillipa on March 1, 2011, at 21:30:14
In reply to Because I gained weight on Nort. does that mean al » ed_uk2010, posted by Laney on March 1, 2011, at 15:10:36
Dry mouth, constipation, possible heart arrythmias and weight gain. Profile for TCA's about the same with some being milder and some stronger. Phillipa
Posted by ed_uk2010 on March 3, 2011, at 15:30:07
In reply to Because I gained weight on Nort. does that mean al » ed_uk2010, posted by Laney on March 1, 2011, at 15:10:36
>Why is it that desiprimine doesn't? How is desiprimine on depression compared to Nort? I'm currently tapering the Nort. and am on 20mg. paxil.
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> What other side effects would be likely with Desip?Desipramine is pretty selective as an NE reuptake inhibitor. It lacks the sedative and antihistamine effects of most TCAs.
Desipramine causes noradrenergic-type side effects very frequently eg. dry mouth, increased heart rate, sweating and constipation.
It is not more effective for depression than nortriptyline, but probably not less effective either. It suits some people better. Nortriptyline might be more suitable for those with insomnia.
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