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(also known as Norpramin, Pertofrane)
Desipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) that inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine. It is sold under the brand names Norpramin© and Pertofrane©. It is used to treat depression, but not considered a first line treatment since the introduction of SSRI antidepressants. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Depression | 288 |
44% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 8 |
88% |
| Depression - Teen | 3 |
100% |
| Fibromyalgia | 1 |
100% |
| Gay & Lesbian Teens | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 49% (315
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Desipramine Reviews
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didn't work
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They worked on me.
I did feel sleepy
I did feel sleepy
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do not know at this point
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for awhile
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It worked well for me. I did feel sleeply with it and i feel a sleep dueing the day quite alot to sart with.
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Don't know what this is.
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I take 50 mg at bedtime to help me sleep. I dont know whether it is making a difference or not.
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It gave me energy but started to make me manic.
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allergic
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I switched off desipramine....Im now taking effexor (6 days) but its not working yet. How long did it take for the zoloft to work? [More] -
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I had taken Desipramine about a year and a half ago. I was actually up to a 300mg dose. It made me feel "just" good enough to return to work... [More] -
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I was wondering if anyone has tried desipramine and if it worked. Im very depressed and I started it along with zyprexa 1 week ago and Im not sure if... [More] -
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I was wondering if anyone else has tried desipramine for post partum. I was prescribed it 6 days ago for depression/panic attacks and I felt worse th... [More] -
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Hey BonnieC Its interesting in the past couple years Desipramine (brand name Norpramin in the US) has been studied most for depression in the elderly... [More]
