Posted by JahL on March 1, 2001, at 20:02:10
In reply to Thx Jah, can myClomipramine work for social phobia, posted by Dubya on March 1, 2001, at 16:36:33
In a word, YES, or at least it the potential to help due to its potent serotinergic action. It was prescribed to me in this capacity.
Clomipramine & the SSRIs (Paxil has the FDA approval) can be considered first-line agents for social phobia, although Nardil is considered the 'gold std' for this indication (less commonly used due to potential risk risk of hypertensive crisis). There are studies which document the efficay of Sulpride & Amisulpride in social phobia but they can be considered 2nd or 3rd line agents, to be considered if the above prove ineffectual. Sulpiride is only partially effective 4 me.
You should be aware that social phobia can (as with OCD) be a particularly stubborn disorder to treat and as I have mentioned in other posts, I really think you should talk with yr pdoc about raising the Clomipramine dose. Presently you are only likely to experience side-effects, without benefits. If higher doses prove intolerable then Paxil might be a good next choice (I think you mentioned it in another post).IMO.
Good Luck,
Jah.---------------------------------------------------------------
> > > > Please tell me that, a medical condition can account for me feeling clumsy/nervous/intimidated around people, as well, when in groups, especially with strangers, I tend to say stupid things or at least don't have control over what I say.
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> > SOCIAL PHOBIA. I have it & these are exactly the symptoms. Low-dose Sulpiride is the only drug (of some 20+) to have consistently helped me. AndrewB has had similar results with low-dose Amisulpride, a close relative of Sulpiride.
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> > Jah.
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