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Posted by Dave1 on February 8, 2002, at 14:15:37
Hi,
I've been on anafranil( 150mg/day) for depression for several weeks. I added lithium(900m g/day), and felt
a small dent in my depression. Before this combo. I was totally resistant to all meds. that I tried.I was wondering, has anyone else been treatment resistant, and then had a good response with a tricyclic/lithium combination? If so, please describe your experience.
Thanks,
Dave
Posted by TSA West on February 8, 2002, at 16:33:19
In reply to tricyclic augmentation with lithium, posted by Dave1 on February 8, 2002, at 14:15:37
For future reference on Lithium and your viable future combinations dearest Dave, please consult http://www.med.nyu.edu/Psych/aug/sld007.html
OR
http://www.acnp.org/g4/gn401000105/CH103.html#augmentation
Please consider an extended-release formulation of Lithium to minimize daytime sedation and other side-effects....
Your servant in Y'Shua,
TSA West: Changing the World One Life At a Time
Posted by spike4848 on February 9, 2002, at 12:59:03
In reply to tricyclic augmentation with lithium, posted by Dave1 on February 8, 2002, at 14:15:37
Imipramine 200mg per day ..... added lithium 900mg and within 4 days I started to feel better. Used the combo for 2 years. Side effects were basically tremor, severe memory difficulties, decrease libdo/sexual ability, mild hypoglycemia, fatigue.
It seems now most treatment resistant folk after etc go on pamelor and lithium .... a recent studies found relapse rate lower on this combo.
Posted by bob on February 10, 2002, at 0:17:20
In reply to Re: tricyclic augmentation with lithium » Dave1, posted by spike4848 on February 9, 2002, at 12:59:03
Severe memory difficulties? That doesn't sound so good.
Posted by Dave1 on February 10, 2002, at 13:41:34
In reply to Re: tricyclic augmentation with lithium » Dave1, posted by spike4848 on February 9, 2002, at 12:59:03
> Imipramine 200mg per day ..... added lithium 900mg and within 4 days I started to feel better. Used the combo for 2 years. Side effects were basically tremor, severe memory difficulties, decrease libdo/sexual ability, mild hypoglycemia, fatigue.
>
> It seems now most treatment resistant folk after etc go on pamelor and lithium .... a recent studies found relapse rate lower on this combo.
HI,I was getting tremor also. It made me nervous because a long time ago when I tried anafranil,
I was told to stop it because of the tremor being
permanent. At this point I really don't care.
I stopped the lithium because I was going to try
ECT, then get on pamelar + lithium. I can't decide if I should get back on the lithium and
higher dose of anafranil, or do the ECT first.
I'm feeling really bad, and getting some psychotic
symptoms. I tried getting on the pamelar + lithium 6 months ago, but several doctors wouldn't
give me the pamelar because they said it was to dangerous or outdated. There so damn worried about lawsuits I guess.Bye,
Dave
Posted by Bob on February 10, 2002, at 13:55:28
In reply to Re: tricyclic augmentation with lithium, posted by Dave1 on February 10, 2002, at 13:41:34
The doctors told you Pamelor was dangerous and outdated?
Wow!
Posted by Dave1 on February 19, 2002, at 15:31:12
In reply to Re: tricyclic augmentation with lithium » Dave1, posted by spike4848 on February 9, 2002, at 12:59:03
> Imipramine 200mg per day ..... added lithium 900mg and within 4 days I started to feel better. Used the combo for 2 years. Side effects were basically tremor, severe memory difficulties, decrease libdo/sexual ability, mild hypoglycemia, fatigue.
>
> It seems now most treatment resistant folk after etc go on pamelor and lithium .... a recent studies found relapse rate lower on this combo.HI,
How long did it take you to get the maximum benefits? Did it happen all at once or gradually over a week or so?I've been on the lithium for 5 days (to augment
anafranil) and might be noticing a little improvement but nothing significant yet.thanks,
Dave
Posted by Denise528 on February 20, 2002, at 5:53:14
In reply to Re: tricyclic augmentation with lithium, posted by Dave1 on February 19, 2002, at 15:31:12
Dave,
Was the imipramine working before you added the lithium?
Denise
Posted by pedr on February 20, 2002, at 7:41:30
In reply to Re: tricyclic augmentation with lithium, posted by TSA West on February 8, 2002, at 16:33:19
> For future reference on Lithium and your viable future combinations dearest Dave, please consult http://www.med.nyu.edu/Psych/aug/sld007.html
>
> OR
>
> http://www.acnp.org/g4/gn401000105/CH103.html#augmentation
>
> Please consider an extended-release formulation of Lithium to minimize daytime sedation and other side-effects....
>
> Your servant in Y'Shua,
> TSA West: Changing the World One Life At a TimeTSA West,
thanks for your posts, they are most appreciated. Keep 'em coming.pete.
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