Posted by ceebee on July 17, 2012, at 5:30:25
So about a month ago I started taking Namenda (memantine) for OCD. Started out @ 5mg. Increased to 10mg then to 15mg then to 20mg. Side effects were initially some feelings of derealization/depersonalization, dizziness, and increased anxiety (as a result of all of the above). In addition to OCD, I have also have pretty well controlled panic disorder.
Unfortunately it has been 16 days on 20mg, and the side effects are still hanging around. I've even had two full-blown panic attacks since the increase, something I haven't had in many months. My anxiety and OCD symptoms are much worse right now, and I think I've pushed it too far. I'm pretty sure the next logical step for me is to decrease back down to 15mg. What do you all think?
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