Reviewer: RC, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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Like some others have posted, I've been on most anti-depression drugs for last 20 plus years. This works best for me and I've been on it for a bit over 5 years. I was on a very high dose for a couple of years, 250 mg/night. I've been down to 125 mg/night for about 4 months. There is perhaps a mild history of heart issues in my family although my father lived to 89 and my mother is sti ... Show Full Comment

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Like some others have posted, I've been on most anti-depression drugs for last 20 plus years. This works best for me and I've been on it for a bit over 5 years. I was on a very high dose for a couple of years, 250 mg/night. I've been down to 125 mg/night for about 4 months. There is perhaps a mild history of heart issues in my family although my father lived to 89 and my mother is still going strong at 88. Every year I get an EKG and check to make sure everything is okay in conjunction with taking this medicine. I wouldn't get an EKG otherwise. My two issues are: I'm a runner and I'm quite active. I think this medication taxes my endurance and I'm concerned about long term heart & health ramifications-I have small children otherwise, I wouldn't care so much. Sometimes, walking up the stairs causes me to get out of breath despite running three or four miles a day and very hilly miles at that. Does anyone else who exercises notice this type of problem? I am thinking about discussing with my Dr and and considering dropping my dosage. From reading the reviews, it sounds like this really helps many folks which is really great. However, for those who have been on many different anti-depressants at significant doses and gone around and around with numerous doctors, you may understand my frustration-trusting in your Dr. I'm not saying he/she isn't good but sadly, after years of medication issues & depression, I've had to become my own expert and now I feel like I have to make all of the moves or recommendations or initiate things. I don't know....
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Reviewer: Green eyed girl, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Had tried Zoloft and Lexapro for extreme panic disorder, depression and extreme anxiety, could not take these two at all. Started on Tofranil, 10mg and every two days 10mg more up to 150mg all at night. At first suffered with dry mouth, blurred vision, but after 3-4 weeks felt so much better, depression completely lifted, hardly any panic, normal anxiety. This drug saved my life.

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Had tried Zoloft and Lexapro for extreme panic disorder, depression and extreme anxiety, could not take these two at all. Started on Tofranil, 10mg and every two days 10mg more up to 150mg all at night. At first suffered with dry mouth, blurred vision, but after 3-4 weeks felt so much better, depression completely lifted, hardly any panic, normal anxiety. This drug saved my life.
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Reviewer: Lostsoul80, 25-34 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have Bipolar disorder, ADD, anxiety and OCD. After taking Effexor for 10 years, my doctor prescribed Tofranil because Effexor was losing its effectiveness. I am feeling somewhat better as far as the depression but I have dry mouth and eyes, jaw-twitches and I noticed that I am a little more irritable. I am on 50mg and have only been taking it for 2 months. I am just not sure if it really works f ... Show Full Comment

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I have Bipolar disorder, ADD, anxiety and OCD. After taking Effexor for 10 years, my doctor prescribed Tofranil because Effexor was losing its effectiveness. I am feeling somewhat better as far as the depression but I have dry mouth and eyes, jaw-twitches and I noticed that I am a little more irritable. I am on 50mg and have only been taking it for 2 months. I am just not sure if it really works for me. I kind of have lost some feelings like being sad or happy. I feel a little numb like a zombie-state kinda thing...it is hard to explain but the thing that I hate the most is that I have more irritability and less patient...hmmm we'll see about this one.
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Reviewer: Careful user, Female on Treatment for less than 1 month

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About 40 years ago, I was perscribed Tofamil by a doctor. I was clueless to the side effects. As I took the medication, my depression became more severe and in the second week, lead to a suicide attempt. One month later, the prescribing doctor successfully committed suicide. Even though I suspected this drug, my inquiries were met with rebuffs. Since installing the Internet, I was able to conf ... Show Full Comment

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About 40 years ago, I was perscribed Tofamil by a doctor. I was clueless to the side effects. As I took the medication, my depression became more severe and in the second week, lead to a suicide attempt. One month later, the prescribing doctor successfully committed suicide. Even though I suspected this drug, my inquiries were met with rebuffs. Since installing the Internet, I was able to confirm the truth of my suspicions all these years. I have learned to never take a prescribed drug without reading the side effects. If I do not like what I am reading,and consider it dangerous, I will not take the drug regardless of the benefits. My age at that time was 40.
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Reviewer: Evelyn, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I have been taking Imipramine HCL 50 MG for 20 years or more. My doctor originally prescribed it for sleeplessness. However, as time went on, I found it to help me with temporary bouts of depression as well. My current doctor is of the opinion that if a medication helps you function better in life, there's nothing wrong with taking it. Imipramine has certainly helped me. Yes, I've gained ... Show Full Comment

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I have been taking Imipramine HCL 50 MG for 20 years or more. My doctor originally prescribed it for sleeplessness. However, as time went on, I found it to help me with temporary bouts of depression as well. My current doctor is of the opinion that if a medication helps you function better in life, there's nothing wrong with taking it. Imipramine has certainly helped me. Yes, I've gained weight but I've also lost weight. I was a yo-yo dieter before taking Imipramine. Losing weight is all between the ears. I don't blame the drug as I have lost up to 70 pounds while on the drug. I can't speak for everybody, but for me it works.
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