Posted by Caleb462 on January 7, 2003, at 0:31:25
I have serious anxiety problems, and have since a child. For the past year or so, I've been undergoing treatment for OCD and most recently, severe depression, general anxiety, self-harm, and a host of personal problems.
Anyway... I'm currently taking 150 mg Effexor XR a day... and Risperdal 0.25 mg (sometimes once a day, sometimes twice). My anxiety problems have not gotten better, in fact, they've recently been worse.
I realize the Risperdal is not a very large dose. But frankly, I'm not that keen on treating my anxiety with an anti-psychotic. I think that maybe Klonopin, Xanax, Ativan, or another benzo might be a good choice for me. But I'm horrible at bringing things like this up to my doctor, especially since he knows of my recent history of drug abuse (very mild abuse however, and in my opinion... just use, not abuse). I simply can't come up with the words.
Also... will drowsiness be a problem? If so, will it be temporary? Sedation is one side effect I can't tolerate.
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