I am dealing with severe OCD. Since Luvox failed to fix it this time, I was changed to Anafranil 75mg for one month to see how I do. I’ve only been on it for 2 days. How long does it take to work? Does it work?
How long does it take clomipramine/Anafranil to work?
Question posted by genesis6296 on 6 July 2021
Last updated on 14 September 2021 by Drkatzjr27
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Drkatzjr27
14 Sep 2021
If you have obsessive compulsive disorder, in my opinion, you would want to avoid any type of stimulant medication.
grlewycky
6 July 2021
Anafranil worked amazing for me in 1990 at 25mg but last year with my new psych upped it to 50mg and considered 75mg.
I noticed it work within a week.
I had obsessive thoughts due to a family crisis and my Neuro put me on Anafranil which is an old med.
Are you taking it at bedtime?
Noticed any side effects? My worst/unusual was yawning so don't be alarmed'
Maybe have CBT therapy also?
genesis6296
7 July 2021
I have started with 75mg. I’m using it with 200mg of Luvox, which only worked on my depression - good, but not on the intrusive thoughts, that are severe. I wish clomipramine works for me as fast as it worked for you. I am taking it at bedtime, with no side effects.
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