Posted by kizzie2 on March 2, 2011, at 10:32:28
In reply to Re: anafranil, posted by Laney on March 1, 2011, at 15:05:10
Hi - i came off the prozac completely (slowly) but after about 5/6 weeks I had a horrible return of symptoms. depression and anxiety. I normally work full time and enjoy my job but wasnt able to work etc.
My dr suggested that I should go onto a different medication to ssris because i had such problems coming off them plus they seemed to either increase anxiety for me or obsessive thoughts.
Anyway he suggested clomipramine. At first the main problem was physical I was literally bed ridden. Couldnt eat anything. very very shaky. Very difficult to walk. Then for the first 2-3 weeks my anxiety went through the roof.
The worst of the physical effects lasted for about 6 weeks and the worst anxiety reduced after a few weeks. (I wasnt able to take more than 75mg because my pulse became very fast.)
My doctor told me that my response was very unusual so you may find that you dont get any of this - or that you only get it in a minimal way - and it goes away quickly.
Good luck
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