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Posted by Marty mc Fly on September 10, 2004, at 13:51:42
Does anyone know any meds (or supplements) that can be used to decrease side effects of clomipramine (Anafranil) or other TCA's ?
Side-effects which I suffer from the most:
* agitation, aggressiveness, intense & exaggerated emotions
* sleep disturbances, sleepiness, drowsiness, fatigue
* sweating
* irregular or fast, pounding heartbeat, palpitations
* disturbed concentration, impaired memory
Posted by TheOutsider on September 10, 2004, at 15:47:05
In reply to Clomipramine/Trycyclic side effects, posted by Marty mc Fly on September 10, 2004, at 13:51:42
I'm taking Clomipramine currently, I'm afraid I can't offer any advice, but I do suffer from some of the same problems.
In particular the sweating is terrible, especialy so since I work in a hot environment!What dose are you on?
Posted by King Vultan on September 10, 2004, at 15:52:40
In reply to Clomipramine/Trycyclic side effects, posted by Marty mc Fly on September 10, 2004, at 13:51:42
> Does anyone know any meds (or supplements) that can be used to decrease side effects of clomipramine (Anafranil) or other TCA's ?
>
> Side-effects which I suffer from the most:
>
> * agitation, aggressiveness, intense & exaggerated emotions
> * sleep disturbances, sleepiness, drowsiness, fatigue
> * sweating
> * irregular or fast, pounding heartbeat, palpitations
> * disturbed concentration, impaired memory
>
>You may just want to consider trying a different med or lowering the dosage of the Anafranil. I don't really see any reasonable means of counteracting these side effects, other than possibly taking something to aid sleep.
Todd
Posted by Sad Panda on September 11, 2004, at 12:04:27
In reply to Clomipramine/Trycyclic side effects, posted by Marty mc Fly on September 10, 2004, at 13:51:42
> Does anyone know any meds (or supplements) that can be used to decrease side effects of clomipramine (Anafranil) or other TCA's ?
>
> Side-effects which I suffer from the most:
>
> * agitation, aggressiveness, intense & exaggerated emotions
> * sleep disturbances, sleepiness, drowsiness, fatigue
> * sweating
> * irregular or fast, pounding heartbeat, palpitations
> * disturbed concentration, impaired memory
>
>
You seem to have all the side effects that are possible, I'd guess your doseage is too high. I'd try & get a blood test to see how much is in your blood. What is your diagnosis & how much are you taking?Cheers,
Paul.
Posted by Marty mc Fly on September 12, 2004, at 18:08:50
In reply to Re: Clomipramine/Trycyclic side effects, posted by Sad Panda on September 11, 2004, at 12:04:27
I'm taking clomipramine for OCD and for Panic. I am now on 225 mg. 150 mg is average, but it didn't work that well on 150 mg anymore...
Posted by Sad Panda on September 13, 2004, at 6:07:56
In reply to Re: Clomipramine/Trycyclic side effects » Sad Panda, posted by Marty mc Fly on September 12, 2004, at 18:08:50
> I'm taking clomipramine for OCD and for Panic. I am now on 225 mg. 150 mg is average, but it didn't work that well on 150 mg anymore...
>
>Have you tried many SSRI's? The best SSRI + the TCA Nortriptyline combined might be better with less side effects.
Cheers,
Paul.
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