hi bruce: I usedamitryptiline for years and found it effective, it takes a while to work. It is very deadly when taking in large (over) doses. I found it has a synergistic effect with parkinson drugs as many of the nati-deoressants do not. Bill On Thu, 21 Jan 1999, Bruce Anderson wrote: > Can anyone recommend one? I have been suffering from depression for the > first time in my life since early December (& I don't much like the > feeling). My neuro prescribed amitriptyline. The full dose of 2 tabs causes > my heartbeat to increase alarmingly. And one tab doesn't do much. Any > suggestions? I wouldn't want one that makes me sleepier than I already am. > Thank you all very much. > B. Bruce Anderson (53, 5) > Schooley's Mtn., NJ > [log in to unmask] >