Reviewer: Wookers, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I was given desipramine to try to reduce acute depression. Only after 2 weeks did I start to improve. HOWEVER, I can NOT recommend this med -- when I tried to reduce the dosage, I experienced severe migraine headaches which totally wiped me out. When I restarted it, the headaches/flu-like symptoms disappeared. Avoid this drug unless you're prepared to feel physically ill. I switched to Prozac ... Show Full Comment

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I was given desipramine to try to reduce acute depression. Only after 2 weeks did I start to improve. HOWEVER, I can NOT recommend this med -- when I tried to reduce the dosage, I experienced severe migraine headaches which totally wiped me out. When I restarted it, the headaches/flu-like symptoms disappeared. Avoid this drug unless you're prepared to feel physically ill. I switched to Prozac, which was quite good.I'm surprised these old drugs are still available.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month

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I took many at ounce and thin walked out of my house to be hit by a car,24 years past I am depressed often and I will not take drugs but life is hell most of the time I'm 53 now

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I took many at ounce and thin walked out of my house to be hit by a car,24 years past I am depressed often and I will not take drugs but life is hell most of the time I'm 53 now
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I stopped taking 10mg of Norpramine in the fall as my depression was better. I recently was prescribed it again. I had tingly sensations in my finger tips and my severe constipation returned. The constipation was so bad it woke me up at night and kept me awake. I stopped taking it, but still take two other meds for my depression and anxiety.

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I stopped taking 10mg of Norpramine in the fall as my depression was better. I recently was prescribed it again. I had tingly sensations in my finger tips and my severe constipation returned. The constipation was so bad it woke me up at night and kept me awake. I stopped taking it, but still take two other meds for my depression and anxiety.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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Have taken for 20+ years. Started taking after dignosed with Epstein Barr and depression. Works well. About twice a year for some reason I go through a week to ten days of mild depression, but over all it works for me. Tried the generic to save money, not as effective. Tried a newer drug some years back on new doctor's recommendation with bad experience, went back to norpramin. Old rule, " ... Show Full Comment

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Have taken for 20+ years. Started taking after dignosed with Epstein Barr and depression. Works well. About twice a year for some reason I go through a week to ten days of mild depression, but over all it works for me. Tried the generic to save money, not as effective. Tried a newer drug some years back on new doctor's recommendation with bad experience, went back to norpramin. Old rule, "If it works, stay with it."
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Reviewer: krasi, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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It works really great since I have been on almost 90% of depression meds and this it the only one that works. The down side is I sweat buckets all day. I have few choices in meds so I have to deal with the constant sweating and it is terrible.

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It works really great since I have been on almost 90% of depression meds and this it the only one that works. The down side is I sweat buckets all day. I have few choices in meds so I have to deal with the constant sweating and it is terrible.
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