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from citalopram to nortriptyline
by hannalouk, Jul 19, 2008 08:20AM
Citalopram for years, doesn't work any more. Psychiatrist proposes nortriptyline, but I am afraid for weight. Isn't there another which hasnot this side effect?
Thanks for ideas to consider.
Thanks for ideas to consider.
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Nortriptyline is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.
Nortriptyline is used to treat symptoms of depression.
One of the less serious side effects of Nortripyline is weight changes (this could be weight gain or weight loss).
Mirtazapine is a tetracyclic antidepressant. It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression. It is thought to increase the activity of norepinephrine and serotonin which help elevate mood.
Remeron is used to treat major depressive disorder.
Personally, I am currently taking this medication and although weight gain is listed as one of the less serious side effects, I have not had a problem with it and it controls my symptoms extremely well.
Talk with you psychiatrist about your options, although most, if not all, SSRI's and tricyclic anti-depressants will cause weight gain.
You and your doctor need to decide if the benefits outweigh the side effects.
Michael(Jikan)
Thanks for your reply. Still i am afraid. Citalopram is presumed to be the less harmful medicine, the others much more 'serious'. Is that true?
Hope you go well!
Hanna