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How long does it take clomipramine/Anafranil to work?

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?

I’ve been on this medication for 1 month. It has worked on my anxiety pretty well. OCD thoughts have reduced only a bit. I’m on 75mg. Does this mean I need to increase my dosage to see better results on the OCD?

Fluoxetine - fluoxetine increase from 20 to 40 mg?

my daughter, 34, is disabled and has been on 20 mgs fluoxetine... 2 months ago her dose was increased to 40 mg... my sister, who watches her while i work, was unaware of the increase, and has been still giving her the 20mg. an inadvertent error... please advise... am i still able to start giving... read more

Prozac - 20 mg - fluoxetine for OCD?

Is 20mg fluoxetine a good dosage for OCD? Does it help to stay with the 20mg dose over a period of time? Would like to hear from some one that has been on 20 mg for OCD.

Heart irregularities - sertraline?

The reviews of sertraline seem to be so positive. Has anyone experienced any irregular heart beats? It feels like it's skipping a beat. I didn't take my sertraline yesterday and my heart was normal. I took it again today and the skips have come back again?

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Which is best for OCD, Lamictal, clomipramine, or Wellbutrin?

I am extremely sensitive to most psychotropic medication. I have tried numerous supplements. A nutritionist wanted to explore under vs over methylation and it gives me irritation because it may not add up to anything. I called a pharmacist and he said Lexapro didn't work for his daughter but... read more

What is the best dose for the treatment of vitamin D deficiency in my case?

I am a 32 year old male and weigh 80 kg. I have Vitamin D deficiency 3mg/dl and calcium deficiency 7mg/dl, I suffer from (BD, BPD, overvalued ideas and anxiety disorder).  I take Zoloft 50 mg, Abilify 10 mg, Depakine 1500 mg, and Lamictal 200 mg.  What is the best dose of vitamin D for me that does ... read more

Why am I feeling worse after initially feeling better?

Hi I am on day 43 ( six weeks) of taking sertraline. The first week I started on 25mg and had no side effects at all. A week later my doctor put me up to 50mg. Days 12,13 and 14 were really hard with increased anxiety and panic attacks. Day 15 my mood improved a lot and apart from some nauseous... read more

Sertraline + Side Effects :(?

On my 8th day on sertraline (Zoloft), my side effects seem to be like a yo-yo and sometimes I feel okay other times I’m extremely exhausted and very low mood and get very anxious and panicky in the mornings. I have recently noticed over the past 3 days though I been having diarrhea? Has anyone had t... read more

How long did it take you to benefit from Prozac for OCD?

I’ve been on Prozac for 15 days, it’s been very tough I’ve had some difficult intrusive thoughts, no concentration, memory problems, and at the beginning difficulty sleeping. I know most people say 4-6 weeks, but should i have already experienced some positives at this stage or will that come later ... read more

What to expect with Zoloft?

I had a trigger a couple months ago. Since then, I’ve had high anxiety, intrusive thoughts and a bit of loss of self. I voluntarily admitted myself into the ED. They prescribed me Zoloft. Never liked nor have I believed in medication. But to be there for myself and my daughter until I can more n... read more

Should I give up on Zoloft?

Started 25mg, now at 150 mg , five months in and severe panic and anxiety , feels like I drank fifty cups of coffee , had a few good days on 100mg… I feel like five months is long enough .. my adrenaline is so high .. shakes , headaches nausea … any help would be appreciated .. is this what the res... read more

Risperidone for anxiety, will it get better?

I am on Risperidone as of a month ago. I started at .25 twice a day. I just got out on 1.5 mg a week ago from 1mg. It’s only been a week and I feel better but my ocd and anxiety is still always in the back of my mind. Will this ever stop with this medication, do I need to be more patient or is this ... read more

What type of symptoms will I experience if I stop taking Zoloft abruptly?

My pharmacy was out of my off brand of Zoloft for over six days…. I was on 200mg a day… when I was unable to get the sertraline I needed for my regular dose…. I started to feel unwell physically and mentally. I had no energy to do anything I really needed to do: I didn’t even want to get for work in... read more

Will I ever get better on sertraline?

Hi, I have been on sertraline 50mg for 4 days now for ocd,panick attacks and anxiety. I understand it takes a while to kick in but how do you cope with the side effects? I have every single one. Racing thoughts, panick, anxiety, nausea, hot flushes. I haven’t ate or slept in 4 days maybe getting 1 h... read more

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