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OCD Medications
by nibbles and bits, Dec 28, 2006 12:00AM
I have been taking zoloft and anafranil for the past 6 years due to OCD. They have eliminated my symptoms completely while taking them. However, if I go off them for two weeks the symptoms come right back. I am wondering first of all if there are any dangerous effects if you take these medications sporadically and not every day? I can't seem to ever loose weight and I almost never go the bathroom. I also have sexual side affects as well. Do you have any advice?
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by MariAAB, Dec 29, 2006 12:00AM
I've been on Anafranil for several months and Prozac for several years. They weren't kidding when they said Anafranil had strong side effects. I suffer dry mouth, constipation, ringing in the ears, etc. Most significantly is the weight loss. I've dropped 30 lbs since I began taking Anafranil. My OCD symptoms are gone though (unless I'm under great stress, then they come back temporarily). I am also curious about long term effects, because as long as it's helping my OCD I'd like to stay on the meds.
by nibbles and bits, Jan 02, 2007 12:00AM
Wondering if taking anafranil and zoloft daily is necessary. I don't always take my medicine. It seems I take it about 4 times per week instead of everyday. My symptoms are almost completely gone. Does anyone know if this is damaging to not take these meds daily. As far as OCD goes, I am absolutely fine. But the side effects are brutal. I am drousy all the time, constipated, get headaches, and my eyes get weird looking. I can't loose weight for the life of me. Anyway, I have been on these meds for a very long time and am concerned for my long term health. If anyone knows anything that would be great.
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