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Posted 6/12/2017 11:12 PM (GMT 0)
Hi there! I'm new to this forum and have seen the great advice and help that has been given. So I'm hopeful I'll find some answers that will help me and others as well! My Psych prescribed me Clomipramine for my panic. I had tried the generic of lexapro which gave me horrible side effects. Panic attacks all day, racing thoughts, would sleep almost all day, and headache that kept getting worse. I had to work and there was no way I could feeling that way. I only took 5mg for 2 days and then went to 2.5mg the 3rd day. It was so bad I had to stop. My dr initially wanted me to start at 10mg I can't imagine how I would have felt on a higher dose of this mediciation. This was worse than my initial symptoms and just stuck it out. Now I will be starting clomipramine but my dr wanted me to start at 12.5mg which I would have cut the 25 in half for the first week. The problem is my pharmacy only has capsules which can't be cut in half so I'm stuck with taking 25mg and I am so worried about the side effects since I am already sensitive to medication. Has any one had experience with this or have been able to get a tablet of clomipramine? I have heard good things and I'm hesitant to try another ssri after the side effects and want to try a tricyclic to see how that goes. I hope to hear some great things about this medication and really want to try it. Thank you!
Posted 6/12/2017 11:47 PM (GMT 0)
Hello and welcome!

I am sorry to hear that you are having trouble finding the right med for you...I am sure this is frustrating. :/

I think since you had such a rough start up previously with your SSRI, that trying a new Rx in a different classification is a good plan.

Trusting your P-doc with the initial dosing, and staying positive with your thinking should help you fet the best start on your regimen. I think you can expect a good outcome. smile

Use our Resources at the top of the main forum page here for great material to work with during your start up. Practicing the suggested exercises daily will make a big difference in how you feel!

Keep posting with us as well if you find it helpful. We'll be here to keep you encouraged along the journey. Let us know how you are doing soon!

Scaredy Cat
Posted 6/13/2017 8:20 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum you will find good support here.

I used to take Clomipramine and found that it worked really well for anxiety I did take it in pill form but can't remember what dose I was taking.

The first few weeks of starting any medication is tough and it's the norm for things to get worse before they get better again so stick with it if you can. Most antidepressants take 6-8 weeks to fully kick in so I tend to give them that long before I decide if I want to continue.

Keep us posted.

Hibee
Posted 6/13/2017 8:44 AM (GMT 0)
Hi faith, I started taking this medication 3 weeks ago.

First 2 days I took 50mg, next 2 days 100mg, and am now on 150mg. This is by far the best medication I have tried to date. I hope they also work for you, everybody reacts differently to these types of medications, but I can say that 25mg is a very low dose, with 150mg the recommended dosage.

Any other questions please feel free to ask.

PS: Also take this med for anxiety.
Posted 6/13/2017 8:18 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for your replies! This definitely helps me feel more at ease. I always have anxiety about taking my anxiety meds. My dr suggested taking 25mg every other day for the first 14 days since the capsule can't be split. Guess I'm just going to have to try and see! Thank you!
Posted 6/13/2017 9:04 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Faith

Welcome home

I was lucky I never experienced any side effects with my meds,but just keep on taking as Doc prescribed...
Sending hugs ×××××
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