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Posted by SheilaC on June 11, 2008, at 10:13:51
I can't seem to tolerate any of the SSRIs or SNRIs - they actully hurt my bladder.
I was thinking of trying an older med like Tofranil. I currently take 50 - 100mg of Seroquel at night for sleep - it has helped me a little with anxiety, but I still have some lingering depression.
I tried Elavil in the past but it made me groggy and constipated. I can be constipated.
Any words on Tofranil?
Posted by bulldog2 on June 11, 2008, at 19:07:46
In reply to Tofranil for depression?, posted by SheilaC on June 11, 2008, at 10:13:51
> I can't seem to tolerate any of the SSRIs or SNRIs - they actully hurt my bladder.
>
> I was thinking of trying an older med like Tofranil. I currently take 50 - 100mg of Seroquel at night for sleep - it has helped me a little with anxiety, but I still have some lingering depression.
>
> I tried Elavil in the past but it made me groggy and constipated. I can be constipated.
>
> Any words on Tofranil?Supposed to be more activating but you'll probably also have constipation on this one also.
Posted by Crotale on June 20, 2008, at 18:54:17
In reply to Re: Tofranil for depression?, posted by bulldog2 on June 11, 2008, at 19:07:46
> Supposed to be more activating but you'll probably also have constipation on this one also.
I would say "less sedating" rather than "more activating."
If you're looking for an older med with milder side effects, I would suggest desipramine (Norpramin) or nortriptyline (Pamelor). Or perhaps an MAOI like Nardil or Parnate (Nardil can cause weight gain though).
What sort of depression do you tend to have? Also, which meds do you mean by "SNRIs?"
Posted by william puga on June 26, 2008, at 2:23:40
In reply to Re: Tofranil for depression?, posted by Crotale on June 20, 2008, at 18:54:17
I agree, desipramine(Norpramin) or nortriptyline (Pamelor) have less side effects. the tca's can affect the b;adder-urinary retention and the like but they work. these two have less bladder effects but it can happen.
Wellbutrin and Remeron are not ssri's or snri's and can be very good for some.
Good luck!
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