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Suggest Effective Dose Of Imiprimine For Anxiety

Posted on Mon, 9 Jun 2014

Question: Could 10 mg be effective for anxiety of a 60 year old women of imprimine

Answered by Dr. Abhishek Kapoor (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Gradually increase up to 25 mg

Detailed Answer:
Hi

The minimum effective dose of imiramine is 25mg. Better to take 25 mg at night and you would also get sound sleep. First start with 10 mg and gradually increase the dose up to 25 mg. In case, you feel any problem with 25 mg like dryness of mouth, sedation, arrhythmia etc, then you can carry on with 10 mg. You can also try relaxation exercise like JPMR or deep breathing exercise. Rest, you can discuss with your psychiatrist.

In case, you need further help, you can ask.

Regards
Dr. Abhishek Kapoor

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Abhishek Kapoor (2 hours later)

So 10 mg will still help my anxiety because 20 mg oversadated me as you can tell my body cannot tolerate much of any drug.

Answered by Dr. Abhishek Kapoor (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It will show effect

Detailed Answer:
Hi

In old age, we prefer to give drugs in low doses. You can try 10 mg and it will show effect in your case. Along with medication, you can also try some relaxation exercise that would help to keep dose in limit.

In case, you need further help, you can ask.

Regards
Dr. Abhishek Kapoor

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Abhishek Kapoor (8 minutes later)

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Abhishek Kapoor (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Thanks

Detailed Answer:
Thanks. Its my pleasure to help you. In case, you need any help in future, you can consult me directly.

Regards
Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
Psychiatrist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar