Posted by freedom2001 on March 6, 2003, at 1:56:16
In reply to Re: CLONAZEPAM AND OCD. PLS HELP!!!!!!! URGENT HELP!!! » dave1, posted by ace on March 6, 2003, at 1:27:40
> > Thanks,
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> > Its amazing how much I learn from these chat rooms that my pdoc either never told me or never bothered to apply. I was recently on effexor for a month and then stopped it because it didn't help my depression. Now, I have to go back and try it for 3 months to see if it clears up my OCD (its supposed to have an ssri component/action).
> >
> > By the way, do you know the normal test time for the antipsychotics?
> >
> > Bye,
> >
> > Dave
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> I've read EXTENSIVELY on OCD -- thousands and thousands of pages. I don't care if this sounds egotistical, but I know a lot more than your average pdoc on OCD. Antipsychotics kick in faster but still need a trial.
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> But seriously, 8 weeks on Anafranil...you pulled out weigh to early...you need at least 10-12 weeks. I've heard cases in the literature where it takes longer. But when it works...boy, let's just say you won't have OCD at all.
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> ANY drug used for OCD which is an antidepressent NEEDS 10-12 weeks. I am on my 13 week of Nardil and it is still clearing up. Each day it does more. In 4 more weeks at 120mg I doubt there will be ANY OCD. Also remember high dose is needed i.e. 300mg of Anafranil for 10-12 weeks.
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> Any more qstns welcome...
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> Ace.Hi, I'm on 80 mg generic Prozac, 1 mg clonazepam and 50mg trazodone at night. Shall I up the prozac, clonazepam and trazodone dose? cos sometimes the OCD get bad, then it get better..... If yes, by how much?
or shall I add a small dose of Anafranil to my prozac??????
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