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Is Tricyclic Effective In The Treatment Of Depression?
currently on prozac and wellbutrin for depression, anxiety PTSD. Also have severe neuropathy from severe arthritis and what my doctor thinks is post shingles nerve pain. I heard that a tricyclic antidepressant might be more effective in pain relief and mood improvement. What do you think? I ll see a psychiatrist in a few weeks fu
Mon, 4 Sep 2017
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tricyclic drug also use as antidepressant drug. it is effective in antidepressant along with some tricyclic have an effect of increase pain tolerance in improvement seen in pain. so pt have depression with somatic complain than use of nortryptiline is good.
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tricyclic drug also use as antidepressant drug. it is effective in antidepressant along with some tricyclic have an effect of increase pain tolerance in improvement seen in pain. so pt have depression with somatic complain than use of nortryptiline is good.
thanks
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Hi and thanks for questions.
tricyclic drug are also antidepressant, they increase dopamine level in brain. some tricyclic have better effect on pain like nortryptiline. so can take tricyclic drugs, but some precaution will take to start tricyclic drugs regarding heart problem, blood pressure and etc. so kindly consult psychiatrist before starting of tricyclic drug.
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tricyclic drug are also antidepressant, they increase dopamine level in brain. some tricyclic have better effect on pain like nortryptiline. so can take tricyclic drugs, but some precaution will take to start tricyclic drugs regarding heart problem, blood pressure and etc. so kindly consult psychiatrist before starting of tricyclic drug.
thanks
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
I went through your details. The treatment of depression, anxiety and PTSD depends on the judgement of the doctor who treats you for these conditions. I suggest you to continue treatment with the present doctor because changing the doctor could affect the present condition just because the new doctor will start his course of action always anew.
Regarding the effectiveness of tricyclic drugs - These are drugs used previously for depression. They are not totally discontinued. Many doctor still use it. Do talk to your doctor regarding this. tricyclic antidepressants are possibly more effective in treating melancholic depression.
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
I went through your details. The treatment of depression, anxiety and PTSD depends on the judgement of the doctor who treats you for these conditions. I suggest you to continue treatment with the present doctor because changing the doctor could affect the present condition just because the new doctor will start his course of action always anew.
Regarding the effectiveness of tricyclic drugs - These are drugs used previously for depression. They are not totally discontinued. Many doctor still use it. Do talk to your doctor regarding this. tricyclic antidepressants are possibly more effective in treating melancholic depression.
If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://gyyyyo.gl/yyyyyy. Make sure that you include every minute details possible.
Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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