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Hello I am 26 year old suffering from anxiety disorder and IBS. Doctor give me opipramol 50 mg antidepressant tablet twice a day. I am on 5 week of treatment 40 to50%relief. Doctor said that this medicine take 6 to 8 weeks for full relief .is this true .I have heavy head. Stomach upset. Dizziness. Nausea. Etc. please really me.
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The psychiatrist has given you these I suppose, yes what he has said is true. If the recovery is not more than 80% or so, other medications can be given to augment its effect. All the best.
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Dear Ravi, Opipramol gives relief from anxiety faster and depression later. You have 40 to50%relief already. The depressive symptoms will improve after few more weeks as your doctor said. At times, you may need more dose also, may be even 300 mg/day. Please consult the doctor again and follow his advice. One can not expect dramatic relief for chronic conditions like anxiety and IBS.
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