Posted by ChrisK on April 20, 2000, at 7:55:56
In reply to Meds advice: Lithium + Nortriptyline, posted by kiwi on April 13, 2000, at 23:41:31
Kiwi,
Sorry I missed this too. I've been taking Nortrip for a couple of years and it has helped a great deal. There has been the dry mouth and constipation but I'd rather go through that than through the bad depression.
I take a low dose which may help you out. I am 6 feet and 250 pounds and take 100 mg of Nortrip/day.
In the past I have taken Lithium with Immiprimine. It did nothing for me. I think if you are getting SOME benefit from your current meds that you should look at changing your doses. It may actually be that you can get by with lower doses.
Lastly, You may want to think about one of the antipsychotics like Zyprexa or Risperdol. They are very safe to use as augmentors to antidepresants. They can act as well as a mood stabilizer like Lithium. If the Lithium is helping please monitor your blood levels and be upfront to your doctor that you may want to change to something else.
Lithium has helped a lot of people - don't be afraid to suggest a dose adjustment or a new med.
Chris
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