[lenjan]

Has anybody ever had trouble with hot flashes while taking Desipramine? I've been on it since late January. It's very energizing (low energy being a problem for me) and it does wonderful things for my mood, and I like it a lot. But at least 4 or 5 times a day, I break into a 5- or 10-minute dripping sweat for no good reason. Even when it's cold out. (I sit by a window at work, but the sun doesn't often shine here in winter!)

My pdoc said Effexor could cause this as well. I also take that, but I've taken it for close to 6 years and never had a hot flash till I started the Desipramine.

I am 39, a little too young for menopause, I think (I hope!).

I would love to hear anybody's experiences with this. Thanks.

Candy

[lenjan]

BTW, desipramine is the generic name -- its trade name is Norpramin. Does that help anybody out there know what I'm talking about? :-)

Candy

[(JD)]

Adverse Reactions
Desipramine may cause the following reactions:

drowsiness
dizziness
insomnia
blurred vision
dry eyes – especially in contact lens wearers
rash
dry mouth
photosensitivity
agitation
diarrhea
high blood pressure
hair loss
increased or decreased libido
nausea
sweating
swelling
weight gain or loss
seizures
delirium
delusions
hallucinations
Tourette syndrome
liver / kidney toxicity
heart rhythm disturbances
abnormally low white blood cell and platelet count
tremors
ECG changes
raised or lowered blood sugar

[lenjan]

Ugh, Sky, that isn't very encouraging, LOL! But I do have to say, it's the most complete list I've seen. Thanks.

Candy

[(JD)]

yeah, I felt the same way. ugh.