Posted by linkadge on September 3, 2005, at 7:03:33
In reply to Re: executive functioning etc....., posted by Phillipa on September 2, 2005, at 18:33:26
Many of the TCA's including nortryptaline have been used in the treatment of ADD.
Primarily because the noradrenergic effects engage the frontal corex. Many of the TCA's also block certain serotonin receptors and lead to increased catecholamine output in the frontal cortex.
If an SSRI is working but making you apathetic, I think your best bet is lower it slightly and add some nortryptaline. Failing this, add some remeron, or wellbutrin.
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