Posted by Ritch on October 8, 2002, at 8:58:46
In reply to Re: norepinephrine uptake inhibitors (help please!), posted by SLS on October 8, 2002, at 7:03:36
> > The only *very* selective NE-reuptake inhibitors around are Reboxetine (in Canada), and atomoxetine (still in clinical trials for ADHD).
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> Desipramine (Norpramin) is very selective for NE relative to the other monoamines (5-HT and DA). It is often used successfully to treat ADHD. Another antidepressant drug selective for NE is maprotiline (Ludiomil).
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Hi Scott, Yes I've tried desipramine before and it worked great (during the day for focus) and by taking just 10mg at bedtime. But, I had this pounding heart on it (accompanied by blurred vision). I just didn't list it due to the anticholinergic effects. Nortriptyline worked somewhat, but I had to take a much larger dose. Never tried Ludiomil. I'm on WB 150mg/day now + Ritalin 20mg. I wonder how long I will have to give the WB before it will kick in for focus issues? The Ritalin works OK, but it seems like the WB *defeats* it somehow. I responded to that tiny dose of desipramine after just 7-10 days. I've been on this dose of WB for a similar amount of time.-Mitch
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