Posted by jujube on November 6, 2004, at 17:23:00
In reply to anxiety, posted by sgirl58 on November 3, 2004, at 8:29:15
Hi.
If you are looking for an anti-depressant, in the past, I found Paxil to be excellent for anxiety and panic disorder. Of course everybody is different in how they respond to meds, but for me, Paxil was a life saver. It was first prescribed for me 8 years ago, and it put a lid on my anxiety. I made the mistake of stopping it, and a couple of years ago, the anxiety came back in full force. Unfortunately, I did not respond to Paxil the second time around. I did not find it sedating (after the initial start-up side effects wore off), and I never suffered any brain fog or cognitive impairment.
If you are looking for a benzo, the only one I have experience with is Xanax, which I take occasionally. I find it very good. When I experience really bad anxiety, I get very tired and worn out. The Xanax seems to lift me up, and does not make me groggy at all.
Good luck to you.
Tamara
> Hi-have another question here-what have you taken with good results for anxiety? I am currently on celexa and trazodone (For nightime) and they are both pooping out big time. I am seeing the doctor tomorrow. Also what would be a good combo with Celexa, if I stay on it for anxiety and to help with sleeping?
> thanks
> sgirl
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