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I am 25 year old boy suffering from anxiety disorder. My doctor give me opipramol 50 mg twice a day. He said that it will take time to work at lest 6 to 8 weeks to start working. Is this true.
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Dear Ravi, It is true that most antidepressants take time to cross the blood brain barrier. But Opipramol reaches brain faster. May be -7 days time. The benefits will come only if it is adequate dose - not just fifty mg. Please consult the doctor again after 1 week. He may increase the dose or add another drug or psychotherapy or relaxation therapy.
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