Nikki79 Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Hi everyone, Just changing to a new medication called Anafranil and I’m hopeful the change might be good for my OCD but of course nervous to try something different also. Is anyone taking this currently and what have your experiences been? I was on lexapro but I think it is more of a general anti anxiety med and have heard good things about Anafranil for OCD. Thanks guys x Link to comment
Handy Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Meds don’t affect everyone the same. You can also search the forum for it because there are lots of posts. Link to comment
Captain Trips Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Anafranil is also known as clomipramine so search the forum on that. I personally take the maximum dose of 250mg and it has helped my OCD a little bit, but I am also trying to engage with CBT. I have quite serious sexual side effects from it, but it might not be the same for you. You need to make sure you get ECG checks before and during taking it, as it is known to cause heart abnormalities in some but not all people. My doctor insisted of this and so should yours. Link to comment
Rarity Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 I dont' at all want to scare you from trying Anafranil but I do remember having quite some weird side effects from it back when I tried it. Specifically I remember having trouble feeling my legs. However, it could have been some weird thing I imagined back then. I did stop using it though. But yes, you must be sure to get ECG's regularly because tricyclic antidepressant tend to have more side effects. I hope you will have benefits from your new medication Link to comment
Nikki79 Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 Hi guys thanks so much for all your responses. I have started to take Anafranil. I took 25mg at night the first night, then 50mg last night and tonight I will go up to 75mg. I do feel a little hazy in my head right now, perhaps that is the sedative effect. I am wondering will this pass and perhaps it is only in the short term when starting a new drug? What do you think? Link to comment
Nikki79 Posted July 17, 2020 Author Share Posted July 17, 2020 (edited) On 14/07/2020 at 09:19, Captain Trips said: Anafranil is also known as clomipramine so search the forum on that. I personally take the maximum dose of 250mg and it has helped my OCD a little bit, but I am also trying to engage with CBT. I have quite serious sexual side effects from it, but it might not be the same for you. You need to make sure you get ECG checks before and during taking it, as it is known to cause heart abnormalities in some but not all people. My doctor insisted of this and so should yours. Captain Trips my Doctor is planning on increasing me to 150mg steadily. May I ask you did you feel exhausted when you first started taking it and sort of ‘out of it’ a bit? I take it at night but even after a full night’s sleep I find myself so sluggish and tired trying to get going in the morning. I am only on this drug not even a week but if it always feels like this, I’m definitely not taking it long term. Edited July 17, 2020 by Nikki79 Link to comment
Nikki79 Posted July 17, 2020 Author Share Posted July 17, 2020 On 15/07/2020 at 02:24, Rarity said: I dont' at all want to scare you from trying Anafranil but I do remember having quite some weird side effects from it back when I tried it. Specifically I remember having trouble feeling my legs. However, it could have been some weird thing I imagined back then. I did stop using it though. But yes, you must be sure to get ECG's regularly because tricyclic antidepressant tend to have more side effects. I hope you will have benefits from your new medication Hi Rarity I just feel exhausted and sluggish all day with it and just sort of ‘out of it’. I’m not liking this experience at all and wonder will it stop and get better. Link to comment
Nikki79 Posted July 17, 2020 Author Share Posted July 17, 2020 Hi guys sorry I’m really freaked out here but I looked at the bottle with my meds in them and it says ‘chlorpromazine’ when I googled it that is for bipolar and schizophrenia none of which I suffer from. The Psychiatrist I saw is under pressure as he has made mistakes with my script before but do you think I’ve got the wrong one? can anyone advise me please thanks so much Link to comment
felix4 Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Hi Nikki, It sounds like a mix up! To be safe, it would be worth seeking medical advice NOW, such as whether to carry on, or stop immediately, or reduce. I am guessing it either the doctor or pharmacist has messed up! I am sure you'll be fine, but contact someone tonight, wont you! Link to comment
Nikki79 Posted July 17, 2020 Author Share Posted July 17, 2020 9 minutes ago, felix4 said: Hi Nikki, It sounds like a mix up! To be safe, it would be worth seeking medical advice NOW, such as whether to carry on, or stop immediately, or reduce. I am guessing it either the doctor or pharmacist has messed up! I am sure you'll be fine, but contact someone tonight, wont you! Hi Felix, It’s almost midnight here so I won’t be able to talk to anyone until tomorrow. I checked the first script and it did say Anafranil but the second one says Chlorpromazine. I’ve only taken the Chlorpromazine just last night so I’ve just stopped that immediately now and I will go to the chemist I got it from in the morning and then I’ll phone the Psychiatrist on Monday morning. Link to comment
Rarity Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 @Nikki79 I am really sorry I haven't seen your message before now. I have had quite a rough time here. So how did everything turn out? Be aware that sometimes you can be assigned to certain medications which were intended for other use. However, they still can be used on OCD. I experienced that before. But always good to check up on it Link to comment
Captain Trips Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 On 17/07/2020 at 17:16, Nikki79 said: Captain Trips my Doctor is planning on increasing me to 150mg steadily. May I ask you did you feel exhausted when you first started taking it and sort of ‘out of it’ a bit? I take it at night but even after a full night’s sleep I find myself so sluggish and tired trying to get going in the morning. I am only on this drug not even a week but if it always feels like this, I’m definitely not taking it long term. Sorry for late reply, I didn't feel tired with it to be honest. My initial dose was 25mg followed by increase of 25mg every 4 days. Try and bare with the side effects and don't quit prematurel; it should get better Link to comment
Captain Trips Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 I'm actually having to stop Clomipramine now due to how it's effected my ECG and has also given me high blood pressure Link to comment
Nikki79 Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 Oh no sorry to hear that. Was it good for your OCD at all? Link to comment
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