rich999
01-03-16, 22:36
Hi All
I'm hoping to hear from anyone who has had a similar experience. This is my latest story but I experienced the same anxiety issues previously which ended up with me self admitting to a psyc ward because of what i beleive to be Akathesia. It was a really rough time.
Recently due to a relapse with depression I was prescribed imipramine. Long story short, but after a few days of taking a low dose of imipramine I had what I can describe as pretty severe anxiety which ended in me having to take a couple of weeks off work. I continued with imipramine up to 200mg and felt no better and still had bad anxiety, I did however during the 2.5 months have some good periods, however these didn't last long. About 3 weeks ago I had an ECG and was told that I should stop imipramine because of type1 heart block.This has been put down to the fact that I have done vigorous exercise for years now, apparently athletes can suffer from this.
I am not overly concerned about stopping imipramine because it was just not hitting the spot. However I am experiencing severe anxiety, feeling sick to the Pitt of my stomach and feelings of distress and not being able to cope. These episodes seem to follow each reduction in dose. I just cannot believe how these tablets have made me feel, I never ever had anxiety like this before I started these drugs. I am actually looking forward to getting back to see how I am on nothing.
Has anyone else experienced anxiety like this either starting or stopping an AD?
I'm convinced I am not like this and it's the meds making me feel bad.
Comments please
Thanks
Rich
I'm hoping to hear from anyone who has had a similar experience. This is my latest story but I experienced the same anxiety issues previously which ended up with me self admitting to a psyc ward because of what i beleive to be Akathesia. It was a really rough time.
Recently due to a relapse with depression I was prescribed imipramine. Long story short, but after a few days of taking a low dose of imipramine I had what I can describe as pretty severe anxiety which ended in me having to take a couple of weeks off work. I continued with imipramine up to 200mg and felt no better and still had bad anxiety, I did however during the 2.5 months have some good periods, however these didn't last long. About 3 weeks ago I had an ECG and was told that I should stop imipramine because of type1 heart block.This has been put down to the fact that I have done vigorous exercise for years now, apparently athletes can suffer from this.
I am not overly concerned about stopping imipramine because it was just not hitting the spot. However I am experiencing severe anxiety, feeling sick to the Pitt of my stomach and feelings of distress and not being able to cope. These episodes seem to follow each reduction in dose. I just cannot believe how these tablets have made me feel, I never ever had anxiety like this before I started these drugs. I am actually looking forward to getting back to see how I am on nothing.
Has anyone else experienced anxiety like this either starting or stopping an AD?
I'm convinced I am not like this and it's the meds making me feel bad.
Comments please
Thanks
Rich