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Winchester, VA

Has anyone ever tried Vivactil (Protriptyline)? It's an old tricyclic antidepressant. Over the last 15 years I have tried almost all the new school meds. I did some research, and came across this med. I have severe excessive daytime sleepiness (due to sleep apnea that I'm currently working on getting diagnosed) to the point that I cannot stay awake. This med is supposed to treat not only depression, but, narcolepsy also. So I hope it helps with me being in bed literally 21 hours a day. It's… read more

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A MyDepressionTeam Member

I just picked up the Protriptyline from my pharmacy. Plan on starting it tomorrow morning. I will update