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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 | 241 |
46% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 6 |
83% |
| Depression - Teen | 3 |
100% |
| Migraine Headaches | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 50% (263
Members)
find Desipramine helpful
Desipramine Reviews
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Worked in the past
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First one I was on years ago. Dry mouth was a real problem.
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No.
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sinequan-cured panic attacks
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i cant take it alleric reaction
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working very well right now
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My depression is mostly in control through my faith and this medication.
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Working great, my depression for the most part is under control. I still have my good days and bad days, but my faith brings me through those bad times
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i can feel a panic attack come on and with in minutes i feel relaxed
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DON'T REMEMBER
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never heard of it
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first med I ever took. Worked for awhile
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I am currently on
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worked, but had to stop treatment b/c it gave me abnormal heart rhythm
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For a while
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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]
