Posted by SLS on November 23, 2011, at 18:58:57
In reply to Stopped Clomipramine, now unstable. Help!, posted by Phidippus on November 23, 2011, at 18:44:18
> I started Viibryd about a month ago, while I was taking Clomipramine. As I increased the dose of the Viibryd, I lowered the dose of the Clomipramine. Just last week I stopped the Clomipramine while remaining on the Viibryd at 40 mg.
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> I have experienced no change in my OCD symptoms, however I have become extremely anxious and irritable, with some depressive thoughts. I don't know what to make of this.
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> Eric
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> dx: adhd/bp nos/ocd
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> rx: Lithium 1200 mg, Lyrica 600 mg, Vyvanse 60 mg, Latuda 40 mg, Viibryd 40 mg
It might be withdrawal. That is the obvious explanation, of course. You could be experiencing temporary withdrawal rebound depression / anxiety that will dissipate over time. Alternatively, it could be a side effect of Viibryd. I found Viibryd to produce anxiety for much of the time I took it. It reached a peak in severity during week 3. If it were me, I would restart the clomipramine and wait to see what Viibryd does for you. If you are happy with what you are feeling, you can then perform a very gradual taper of the clomipramine. You might need both drugs.
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