Posted by Ilene on August 30, 2005, at 19:20:05
In reply to Re: Have you tried a TCA willyee ?? » linkadge, posted by Phillipa on August 30, 2005, at 18:02:23
> First to answer your question Ilene nortriptaline was Rxd for me. The pharmacy had to order it for me so that's scarey because this shows they don't use it much anymore. And Link why do you think that a TCA would work? Will it help anxiety and depression? Fondly, Phillipa
Here's a link to info about nortriptyline.
http://www.mentalhealth.com/drug/p30-a05.html
It is a tricyclic (TCA). The reason your pharmacy had to order it is because you live in a small town. Because TCAs are always prescribed after the SSRIs and newer ADs have been exhausted, and the majority of people do okay with the new drugs, your pharmacy has little call for it. The reason TCAs aren't used much anymore is because they are fatal in overdose, and I think they are considered "dirtier". In other words, they have an effect on more systems than new drugs. Hope this helps,I.
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