Posted by kizzie on June 29, 2006, at 6:43:01
Dear all - I would really appreciate some help.
I have an appointment with psychiatrist next friday but cant speak to him before then because he is on holiday.BASIC HISTORY - took paxil for 2 years for Post natal panic attacks. Then spent 3 years trying to get off paxil. Severe withdrawal. Eventually ended up on clomipramine and got better but after slow withdrawal from clomipramine ended up with severe depression/anxiety/ocd symptoms.
A month ago restarted clomipramine. 2 weeks ago went up to 50mg and 10 days ago up to 75mg. Have been taking 85mg for 2 days.
I have not seen any improvement in my symptoms yet but am also suffering severe side effects.
(I am a journalist and have never ever taken sick leave before but the side effects from clomipramine leave me totally incapable of doing anything.)I have all the usual things (dry mouth/constipation etc.) but also have severe muscle weakness/ dizziness/ feeling faint when I stand up/ inability to walk very far.
I DID have these last time ( and couldnt take 100mg because my blood pressure dropped to low/pulse too high.) But it seems to be lasting longer this time.
Has anyone else had this??? Did it lessen with time?
I really didnt want to be a weak person and 'give up' on the clomipramine too soon because it did work for me in the end last time. But when I see the dr I know he is going to suggest a switch (although he never 'tells' me what to do - he leaves it up to me to decide (!))
Sorry so many questions.
Im really really struggling and trying to be strong but Id really appreciate any support to get through these difficult days.
Kizziexx
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