Dear Maddie:
I use Doxepin as a sleep aid. It is a Tricyclic. It can affect your heart. I am hypersensitive to it; I use about a 1/10 of the normal dose. Its action does have a great range dependind on the person. It is commonly perscribed for the elderly. It is used for sleep aid with minor aches, antidepressant etc.
I sense your fustration. I have seen 4 Psychiatrists, at least a dozen family doctors and counselors over the last 10 years. 3 months ago, I realized I have ADD (depression is a secondary effect). I am not suggesting that you have this but,
ADD alone does not respond to SSRIs. I have probibly used a half a dozen including proxac and paxil. What I am suggesting is that you do the research yourself. In my case, the book "Driven to distraction" was key. I relate perfectly to a certian subtype of ADD. Research is being done and there are some very safe drugs.
But the doctor cannot get inside your head. All the doctors that
I have talked to say that perscribing drugs is trial and error. I hope I have encourged you. Don't be affraid to try another doctor, also. In the Boston area, I would expect better medical availability. But, this has not been my experience... Charlie
yes, ask your doctor about those you mentioned, and also zoloft and paxil.
As an answer you can say 'don't know'!
It's been 8 days since my question about Amitritpyline - any comments by anyone?
Also a question on same - can one wean off Amitriptyline to a SSRI without leaving a gap between.
This site says yes, my doctor (a G.P) says No.
X Maddie