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Posted by Ludwig on May 15, 2008, at 4:04:30
Has anyone heard of an antidepresant sold as "NTL 75mg"? My doctor wants to put me on it, but is evasive when I ask what drug it is. I'm starting to think it may be a placebo. It may also be amitryptiline but I'm not sure. Thanks for any help
Posted by Molybdenum on May 15, 2008, at 4:52:52
In reply to What is NTL??, posted by Ludwig on May 15, 2008, at 4:04:30
> Has anyone heard of an antidepresant sold as "NTL 75mg"? My doctor wants to put me on it, but is evasive when I ask what drug it is. I'm starting to think it may be a placebo. It may also be amitryptiline but I'm not sure. Thanks for any help
...nortriptyline, which is usually abbreviated to NTL. Nortriptyline (hereinafter NTL) is an antidepressant compound at moderate dosage
levels, but acts as a tranquilizer at higher dosage levels...maybe???
Posted by Phillipa on May 15, 2008, at 12:04:37
In reply to Re: What is NTL??, posted by Molybdenum on May 15, 2008, at 4:52:52
Thanks M never heard of it being referred to as that. Phillipa
Posted by michael on May 15, 2008, at 16:33:14
In reply to Re: What is NTL??, posted by Molybdenum on May 15, 2008, at 4:52:52
> > Has anyone heard of an antidepresant sold as "NTL 75mg"? My doctor wants to put me on it, but is evasive when I ask what drug it is. I'm starting to think it may be a placebo. It may also be amitryptiline but I'm not sure. Thanks for any help
>
> ...nortriptyline, which is usually abbreviated to NTL. Nortriptyline (hereinafter NTL) is an antidepressant compound at moderate dosage
> levels, but acts as a tranquilizer at higher dosage levels...
>
> maybe???
>If it's nortriptyline, I don't think you'll have trouble distinguishing between it & a placebo.
I'm guessing that you'll experience more side effects from just about anything, than you will experience on a placebo. ...so at least you'll know that it's not a placebo. Just a thought - don't know if it's really any comfort, though.
Michael
Posted by Molybdenum on May 15, 2008, at 19:14:42
In reply to Re: What is NTL?? » Molybdenum, posted by Phillipa on May 15, 2008, at 12:04:37
> Thanks M never heard of it being referred to as that. Phillipa
Just imagine how clever I could appear if it wasn't for Google ;)
Posted by Phillipa on May 15, 2008, at 20:17:11
In reply to Re: What is NTL?? » Phillipa, posted by Molybdenum on May 15, 2008, at 19:14:42
Ha Ha it is handy isn't it? Love Phillipa
Posted by Ludwig on May 19, 2008, at 10:01:13
In reply to Re: What is NTL?? » Molybdenum, posted by Phillipa on May 15, 2008, at 20:17:11
OK, definitely not a placebo. I could tell that the moment it hit my mouth. These are pills with no coating, and it immediately leaves a strange taste and tingling sensation on my tongue.
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