TCB Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 My pdoc prescribed me anafranil 100mg today mostly to help with anxiety. Has anyone else been on this med before and if so did it help you not only with anxiety but depression? Also what kind of side effects did you have? Thanks, Nate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remote_swimmer Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 My pdoc prescribed me anafranil 100mg today mostly to help with anxiety. Has anyone else been on this med before and if so did it help you not only with anxiety but depression? Also what kind of side effects did you have? Thanks, Nate Any particular reason your doctor chose a tricyclic? Usually the first line of treatment for anxiety these days is an SSRI with some benzos thrown in for more immediate action. While SSRIs have the same efficacy as tricyclics, they generally have a better side effect profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCB Posted November 3, 2007 Author Share Posted November 3, 2007 My pdoc prescribed me anafranil 100mg today mostly to help with anxiety. Has anyone else been on this med before and if so did it help you not only with anxiety but depression? Also what kind of side effects did you have? Thanks, Nate Any particular reason your doctor chose a tricyclic? Usually the first line of treatment for anxiety these days is an SSRI with some benzos thrown in for more immediate action. While SSRIs have the same efficacy as tricyclics, they generally have a better side effect profile. Well I have been on boat loads of SSRI's and other newer meds and they have done nothing for me. I'm also on Xanax for my benzo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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