Johnii
01-08-2008, 01:09 PM
Hi
I thought this was the best section to ask this. Has anyone taken the SSRI Clomipramine?. I have just started another ocurse of it and the doctor said how it is more effective to OCD patients. It's probably my last chnage in terms of meds as i have tired a few others so fingers crossed it helps with my anxiety and OCD.
I thought this was the best section to ask this. Has anyone taken the SSRI Clomipramine?. I have just started another ocurse of it and the doctor said how it is more effective to OCD patients. It's probably my last chnage in terms of meds as i have tired a few others so fingers crossed it helps with my anxiety and OCD.
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sobearchitek
02-01-2008, 06:27 PM
Hi
I thought this was the best section to ask this. Has anyone taken the SSRI Clomipramine?. I have just started another ocurse of it and the doctor said how it is more effective to OCD patients. It's probably my last chnage in terms of meds as i have tired a few others so fingers crossed it helps with my anxiety and OCD.
Hi Johnii,
I just started taking Clomipramine to augment my Lexapro. From my reading, SSRI's like Lexapro, Paxil, etc. are the first line of treatment medication-wise for OCD. From my reading, I also have read that it takes at least 2-3 months with an SSRI before you will notice relief of OCD symptoms if that particular drug works for you. Have you tried other SSRI's? Did you give them 2-3 months chance? The dosage of SSRI also generally needs to be a very high dose, higher than that used to treat depression.
My doctor gave me Clomipramine because supposedly, it can possibly have effects faster than the 2-3 months on SSRI's. Clomipramine was one of if not the first medication approved and beneficial for the treatment of OCD. Others can correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think it is technically an SSRI. It is classified as a tricyclic antidepressant....hence the different time frame before it starts to work.
I'm on a very low dose 50mg because it is supplementing my Lexapro temporarily until hopefully the Lexapro takes effect and helps. I think typical dosages for OCD is 100-250mg for Clomipramine (brand name Anafranil).
At my small dose, I haven't noticed any change in my symptoms after 2 weeks. It may be because the dose is so small, or maybe I need to give it a little more time.
Hope some of this helps.
I thought this was the best section to ask this. Has anyone taken the SSRI Clomipramine?. I have just started another ocurse of it and the doctor said how it is more effective to OCD patients. It's probably my last chnage in terms of meds as i have tired a few others so fingers crossed it helps with my anxiety and OCD.
Hi Johnii,
I just started taking Clomipramine to augment my Lexapro. From my reading, SSRI's like Lexapro, Paxil, etc. are the first line of treatment medication-wise for OCD. From my reading, I also have read that it takes at least 2-3 months with an SSRI before you will notice relief of OCD symptoms if that particular drug works for you. Have you tried other SSRI's? Did you give them 2-3 months chance? The dosage of SSRI also generally needs to be a very high dose, higher than that used to treat depression.
My doctor gave me Clomipramine because supposedly, it can possibly have effects faster than the 2-3 months on SSRI's. Clomipramine was one of if not the first medication approved and beneficial for the treatment of OCD. Others can correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think it is technically an SSRI. It is classified as a tricyclic antidepressant....hence the different time frame before it starts to work.
I'm on a very low dose 50mg because it is supplementing my Lexapro temporarily until hopefully the Lexapro takes effect and helps. I think typical dosages for OCD is 100-250mg for Clomipramine (brand name Anafranil).
At my small dose, I haven't noticed any change in my symptoms after 2 weeks. It may be because the dose is so small, or maybe I need to give it a little more time.
Hope some of this helps.
mel0121
02-04-2008, 01:36 AM
Hi I Have Been Put On Clomipramine Because Of Ocd I Read Up If Ssris Dont Work Then This Is The Best One But I Am So Scard To Take Itook Ssris In The Past Andmade Me Worst And Made Me Have Thoughtes So To Scard I Think It Is What Suits People But Dont Suit Me Thanks
MariaBB
02-13-2008, 02:57 PM
I take it - 25 mgs a day for OCD. I've been on it for about 1.5 years and have had great success. My OCD symptoms are 90% gone. I still have them when I'm under heavy stress, but otherwise I'M FREE!!!!! And I had OCD since I was about 9 (I'm 37 now). Be forewarned though, the med does have some hefty side effects. I get dry mouth, ringing ears, etc. I used to get very light headed when standing (even passed out once), and I lost a lot of weight. My appetite decreased dramatically. But I'm OK with the trade off because I'M FREE!!! ;)