2Corinthians1: Trying to get off Gabapentin and Clomipramine

[Altostrata]

 

Tips for tapering off clomipramine (Anafranil)

[2Corinthians1]

Thank you so much for the tips. 

 

I still have not began my taper off of Clomipramine. I think a big part of me is scared to even start. I have a very paralyzing fear of developing akathisia. I experienced it before and now I'm terrified I will deal with it again. I've been on antidepressants for about 13 years total. I would like to be drug free, but I just get really afraid thinking that withdrawal will be unbearable. I just got married a few months ago and I need to keep my job, so that I can help support my wife. 

[Altostrata]

You don't have to taper. When you feel more confident, you may wish to consider it again.

[2Corinthians1]

I'm over 17 months off of Gabapentin. Last week, I started to have some pretty intense waves of akathisia. 

I don't really feel this huge urge to move a lot, but I feel a lot of tension in my body that is very uncomfortable. 

 

Do y'all think this is most likely caused by Gabapentin withdrawal? 

 

I am still taking 50 mg's of Clomipramine a day. I haven't even started my taper off of that yet. 

The akathisia wouldn't be being caused by the clomipramine would it? 

 

 

 

[Altostrata]

Please explain more what this sensation feels like. How often does it happen? How long does it last? Does it occur at about the same time each day?

 

Have you skipped any doses of clomipramine or taken it off-schedule, drunk alcohol or taken any other drugs?

 

On 9/8/2023 at 3:48 PM, 2Corinthians1 said:

I have a very paralyzing fear of developing akathisia.

 

Did you have health anxiety prior to going on psychiatric drugs?