Posted by azalea on September 26, 2008, at 16:37:27
In reply to Re: More Melancholic depression - Cymbalta or TCA, posted by hansi555 on September 26, 2008, at 2:57:39
Rest assured Cymbalta is not addictive. There is a discontinuation syndrome that occurs when you stop taking it, but this can be minimized by tapering the dose. Discontinuation syndrome also occurs with TCAs like Pamelor.
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> I have read a lot scary stuff regarding withdrawal symptoms for Cymbalta.
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> So I am also concidering to go for a TCA instead, Nortriptylin (Pamelor) as this should also be well for treating Melancholic symptoms.
> Havent read much about withdrawal problems with Nortriptylin, but maybe I am wrong...?
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> Which one is the best choice? I know it is a tough call, but I dont like the idea of becoming addictive to ADs like Cymbalta
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