Re: How long should I give clomipramine/anafranil??? » kizzie

Posted by ace on June 22, 2006, at 6:40:36

In reply to How long should I give clomipramine/anafranil???, posted by kizzie on June 21, 2006, at 8:42:40

> Hi - I hope someone can give me some advice.
> I had Post Natal Depression with severe anxiety 7 years ago. Got better but couldnt stop the paxil Id been taking.
Paxil is known to have a very bad withdrawal profile....

Tried lots of times over 2/3 years. Eventually did switch to prozac but when I stopped (slow withdrawal) I fell into very deep depression.
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> Took clomipramine (75mg) and eventually got better. Over time slowly reduced clomipramine.
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> But now back in same position. Severe depression/panic attacks/anxiety/ suicidal thoughts. Not able to work/look after children etc.
OK. Help is needed, now! Please inform people of your suffering, and, if all is too much, check yourself into a psychiatric ward.
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> I have been back on clomipramine now for 3 weeks. (50mg for 1 week / 75mg for 3 days). I cant take more than 75mg because of blood pressure problems.
Really? Are you sure? They may decrease in time. What specific problem with BP?

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> How long should I give it before I know if clomipramine is going to work again. I know last time it took quite a while. But if anything Im getting worse.
OK...6 weeks, and, if possible, try to raise dose higher, under doctors supervision. Also, forget about all your responsibilities and allocate them to another person if possible. Seek as much help as possible.

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> Ive been reading the messages here for a while and everyone seems so supportive.
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> Can anyone offer me any advice? (Im in the UK)>
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> Kizziexx
I'm very sorry you are suffering. Clomipramine is a very good drug, so things should turn around soon. Also, consider using a drug like Xanax to help you. Please don't be scared of this drug, I have been on it for years, and if they are treated sensibly are excellant drugs.
Please ask any further advice, and, above all, NEVER GIVE IN!
God Bless,
Ace

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How long should I give clomipramine/anafranil??? kizzie 6/21/06
Re: Can anyone give advice please???n/m (nm) kizzie 6/22/06
Re: How long should I give clomipramine/anafranil??? » kizzie ace 6/22/06
Re: How long should I give clomipramine/anafranil??? kizzie 6/22/06
Re: How long should I give clomipramine/anafranil??? » kizzie ace 6/23/06

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