Laetitia1979: Huge, massive anxiety, insomnia

[Laetitia1979]

Dear all

 

IS it possible that stopping 25 mg of clomipramine (im still on lexapro 10 and zopiclone and nozinan) gives massive, extreme anxiety, Terror, insomnia? 

I stopped clomipramine 16 days ago. 

The anxiety IS getting worse each day. 

I thought lexapro was going to make up for thé withdrawal. 

I cannot go back. I am already on 3 drugs. Been on psych drugs hell for 23 years...life distroyed...

I was on clomipramine for one year at différent doses. 75 then 37,5.

Only 25 mg withdrawal Can give that horrible anxiety ?

Thanks a lot

 

 

 

[Frogie]

Hi @Laetitia1979 and welcome to SA.

 

We are a volunteer run site with member as you tapering off or have tapered off medications. 

 

This is your personal page where you will receive information, you may ask questions, and meet members as yourself. We ask that each member only have one page so we can keep all your information in one place.

 

First, can I please have you make a signature. Thanks!

 

Instructions:  Withdrawal History Signature

 

I'm really sorry to hear that you are having symptoms. How long did it take you to taper off of the clomipramine? Here, we don't suggest tapering more than 10% of your dosage a month.

 

Tips for tapering off clomipramine (Anafranil)

 

Why taper by 10% of my dosage?

 

Dr Joseph Glenmullen's Withdrawal Symptoms

 

About reinstating and stabilizing to reduce withdrawal symptoms

 

Fear, terror, panic, and anxiety

 

Insomnia is very common when going off medications. You might try a small amount of melatonin and see if that might help. You could also try Epson salt baths, turning off the tv/computer and hour or two before bed also.

 

Sleep problems - that awful withdrawal insomnia

 

Melatonin

 

We don't suggest supplements here except two that do calm some members nervous system. If you want to try one, try it in a small amount, wait a few days before introducing the other in a small amount.

 

Magnesium

Omega-3 Fish Oil

 

Please read the links I provided to you, especially the tips for tapering off clomipramine. Please reach out with any questions you may have.

 

Take care