Posted by micro on March 7, 2004, at 18:23:36
In reply to Re: Anxiety Augmentation -Help Needed Please, posted by Jeffrey on March 7, 2004, at 17:21:07
> > Well you might just try raising your klonopin dose, assuming your doc is willing. While Ive heard people get relief from like .25mg a day, I need 4mg, and others higher than that.
> > You said you augmented with neurontin, but klonopin is better, which sounds like you actually didnt take the 2 at the same time. If thats true, why not try that?
> > Antipsychotics can work very well (zyprexa is the one Ive found best), but you might want to think about other things first, depending on what you think of their side effects. They can also help with depression (the atypicals anyway).
> > matt
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> Thanks for your reply Matt. I have decided with my pdoc I will begin to lower my Effexor and move up with the celexa to 80 mg (which is considered very high I understand) and use clonazepam liberally.
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> I don't think atypical antipsychotics are the right choice at this time for my depression and anxiety. I cannot afford losing the sharpness my mind has now despite the anxiety and depression. I fear that the AP might make me more drousy and out of it. I am a lawyer, somehow managing my workload.
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> Thanks again very much. Any further thoughts are appreciated.
>Jeff, I would like to help, but I do not know the etiology of your anxiety or your diagnosis.
As you know some meds cause anxiety as well, so it is important to know if your current therapy is not inducing any relaxation Why? Remember, that what is works well for others may not be pharmacologically compatible with you!Regards, Micro
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