Posted by ace on March 4, 2003, at 23:12:42
In reply to Re: CLONAZEPAM AND OCD. PLS HELP!!!!!!! URGENT HELP!!! » freedom2001 » ace, posted by freedom2001 on March 4, 2003, at 20:10:03
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I'm taking 80 mg prozac and 1 mg of clonopin (clonazepam) for OCD, as well as 5000mg of EPA+DHA fish oil and 50 mg trazodone for sleeping at night.
> > >
> > > Please tell me what EFFECTIVE DOSAGE of Klonopin should I take since 1 mg doesn't seem to help much.....
> > >
> > > BTW, I went to my pentecostal power Jesus Healing Night and after the laying of hands by a minister, that night, my OCD decreases by 99-100%.
> > >
> > > By the next morning, my obsessions and compulsions
> > > decreases by at least 85% or more.
> > >
> > > But I'm SCARED that they will come back so I need to know how MUCH klonopin should I take to maintain my 85% improvement.
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> >
> >
> >
> Hi
> >
> > I wouldn't really be on clonazepam for OCD, freedom. Maybe you need to consider Anafranil. This wipes out OCD cold in a lot of people.
>
> I've tried anafranil 200mg for 2 months in the past, no results.
>
> Also, how about augmenting your prozac with zyprexa or risperidone?
>
> risperidone almost "killed" me, in a sense. I took the lowest dosage and suddenly I found myself on the bed, unable to get up at all for the next 1 hour, with wicked shaking of my hands. It was horrible and I have to stop immediately.
>
> As far as I know Clonazepam is a benzo used as a anti-convulsant.
>
> It appears that clonazepam is slightly different from other bezos as it acts on the serotogenic system as well in a different way compared to prozac.
> >
> > But do you really think it helps? I might try it.
>
> Based on the 13 success stories I've listed in this thread, I think it will help.
> >
> > Be Safe,
> > Ace.
>
> Thanks.I'm in a huge hurry now and I will answer your qstn better but 8 weeks on 200 mg Clomipramine (Anafranil) is simply not long enough. You need at least 10-12 weeks.
Ace.
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