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Posted by calmdog on January 30, 2006, at 20:12:03
I'm wondering if anyone has had luck with using a TCA for ADHD, inattentive type?
I've read that TCA's can cause arrythmias in overdose, but in general do they cause less peripheral stimulation than psychostimulants?
Thanks for reading.
Posted by finelinebob on January 30, 2006, at 21:18:41
In reply to Does anyone take a TCA for inattention?, posted by calmdog on January 30, 2006, at 20:12:03
I've been on nortriptyline a long, long time and if it's ever helped with inattention, it hasn't been by a long shot. Been on it an methylphenidate at the same time and had my head cleared but my doc wanted me off the ritalin because my heart rate was so high. Oh well.
Posted by Tom Twilight on January 31, 2006, at 4:01:39
In reply to Does anyone take a TCA for inattention?, posted by calmdog on January 30, 2006, at 20:12:03
I heard of people finding Desipramine helpful for inattention
I imagine Protryptaline might also work
There both quite selective for Noradrenaline, although they also have anti colligenic affects.
Having mentioned these I haven't had any experience with them.
What about Strattera or Reboxitine?
Posted by mike99 on January 31, 2006, at 13:55:27
In reply to Re: Does anyone take a TCA for inattention?, posted by Tom Twilight on January 31, 2006, at 4:01:39
Thanks for the info...
Strattera didn't work and made me very depressed and lethargic (not to mention the liver warning concerns me).
I'm not sure if Reboxetine is available in the US. Do you know if it would likely have any advantages over Strattera?
> I heard of people finding Desipramine helpful for inattention
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> I imagine Protryptaline might also work
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> There both quite selective for Noradrenaline, although they also have anti colligenic affects.
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> Having mentioned these I haven't had any experience with them.
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> What about Strattera or Reboxitine?
Posted by ed_uk on January 31, 2006, at 13:57:51
In reply to Thanks, posted by mike99 on January 31, 2006, at 13:55:27
Desipramine is apparantly sometimes helpful for inattention.
Ed
Posted by Phillipa on January 31, 2006, at 18:46:50
In reply to Desipramine, posted by ed_uk on January 31, 2006, at 13:57:51
Really? Love PJ O
Posted by Sarah T. on January 31, 2006, at 19:34:04
In reply to Desipramine, posted by ed_uk on January 31, 2006, at 13:57:51
Both desipramine and maprotiline (Ludiomil) are supposed to be good for treating inattention. If you have the choice, I'd take desipramine because maprotiline/Ludiomil can cause severe weight gain and other adverse effects.
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