Tag archives for Pamelor
Suicide Attempt
Posted By Kelly On Saturday, April 17th 2010 under: Question - Answer Tags: Doxipan, Effexor, Elavil, Pamelor, Prozac, Remeron, Zoloft
Question. Last month I attempted suicide. I still feel that my family would be better off without me, that there is no future for me, that there is no light at the end of the tunnel, and I'm utterly exhausted. There is no more fight within me. I am currently on Zoloft and Valium. I have taken Prozac, Elavil, Pamelor and Doxipan. I am also in outpatient counseling, which helps ... Read More
Meds in the Second Trimester
Posted By Kelly On Tuesday, January 12th 2010 under: Question - Answer Tags: Anafranil, Antidepressants, Ativan, Benzodiazepines (BZDs), Buspar, Depression, Drugs, Effexor, Klonopin, Norpramin, Pamelor, Paxil, Pregnancy, Prozac, Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), Serzone, Tofranil, Valium, Zoloft
Question. My patient is in the second trimester of her pregnancy. She has panic disorder and depression. In the past, she responded well to Zoloft and Klonopin. What are the safest medications for the next few months?
Answer. The short, no-frills answer to your question is that any of the major antidepressants or anxiolytics are probably safe, now that the most vulnerable period of organ-formation (the first trimester) has passed. I ... Read More
Meds for Depression and Anxiety
Posted By Kelly On Monday, January 11th 2010 under: Question - Answer Tags: Adapin, Anafranil, Antidepressants, Asendin, Aventyl, Depression, Desyrel, Drugs, Effexor, Elavil, Endep, Ludiomil, Luvox, Medications, Norpramin, Pamelor, Paxil, Prozac, Remeron, Serzone, Sinequan, Surmontil, Tofranil, Vivactil, Wellbutrin, Zoloft
Question. Do you have a list of drugs for depression, and non-addictive medications for anxiety? Tricyclics of the older vintage would be helpful.
Answer. I am providing you with a list of commonly used antidepressants, as well as their usual doses:
Maintenance Dosage and Tablet Size for Non-MAOI Antidepressants
Antidepressant
Tablet/capsule sizes
Usual daily adult dose
Amitriptyline (Elavil, Endep)
10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 150 mg
75-250 mg
Amoxapine (Asendin)
25,50, 100, 150 mg
200-300 mg
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
75, 100 ... Read More
New Therapy for Depression?
Posted By Kelly On Thursday, November 12th 2009 under: Question - Answer Tags: Antidepressant, Drugs, Effexor, Pamelor, Paxil, Prozac, Remeron, Wellbutrin, Zoloft
Question. I've tried Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Pamelor, Effexor and Wellbutrin and I'm about ready to give up my antidepressant therapy! Nothing much happens, aside from occasional bouts of diarrhea, some initial constipation or a temporary euphoria. My doctor has assured me that all is not lost, and that there are still some things we can try, but frankly, I'm getting tired of it all. Is there anything on the horizon ... Read More
