Imipramine for ADHD User Reviews

• Zak...
• September 5, 2019

"My doctor gave me imipramine for my OCD. Within 8 days of starting this medicine, I could pick up a book and read it in 45 minutes. Astounding, since I've had terrible difficulty with reading my entire life. Sadly, I had to stop taking the medication after two weeks due to a strong anticholinergic effect that was causing pretty severe bladder pain and urinary retention. I feel this tricyclic unlocked an extra 20 IQ points that were previously inaccessible to me. OTHER info, my visualization abilities were truly astounding while on imipramine that first time. When I thought of something, I could ask myself to visualize an 'abstract geometric representation,' for instance, of whatever I was thinking of. And POOF, a bright neon-like abstract shape would appear in front of me. And oddly enough, I 'understood' its relationship to the original idea."

• Aug...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 28, 2020

"Imipramine in combination with a small dose of Ritalin (methylphenidate) works very well for me. Remember, imipramine and its metabolites have a strong effect on norepinephrine, working similarly to atomoxetine, which is FDA approved for ADHD."

• Kat...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 3, 2012

"I have insomnia and fibromyalgia. The pain from the fibromyalgia is worsened when I can't sleep well. My doctor prescribed this medication to me mainly for better sleep. He said that this medication was one of the first non-stimulant medications for ADHD (which I've been diagnosed with), and so it may help with my ADHD symptoms as well. When I first started taking this, I felt nauseated all the time for about 2 1/2 weeks. Once that passed, I felt like I really was sleeping better. About 2 months in, I started having vivid hallucinations, and 6 months in, I started having kidney pain and urinary tract problems. I'm now trying to wean myself off of it because sadly the side effects are outweighing the better sleep."

• OnT...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2022

"On my last antidepressant, I was sleeping for 12 hours and still felt tired (hypersomnia). Now I'm on imipramine, I'm sleeping for 6-8 hours and am waking up early. My insomnia has vanished, and I feel well-rested on this drug. I haven't felt so well slept in many years. I felt low the first couple of days, but that soon evened out. Mood-wise, it's definitely improved. No longer uneasy/queasy. I think I'm going to stay on this med. My impulsivity has reduced, and I feel much more level-headed. I drink way more water on imipramine. Appetite-wise, I'm eating slightly less than I used to, which is great because I'm overweight."