Posted by KaraS on July 21, 2005, at 21:55:43
In reply to Low dose SSRI for anxiety?, posted by Franz on July 21, 2005, at 16:09:29
> Hello,
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> I want to avoid long term use of benzodiazepines for anxiety.
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> The problem I have with SSRIs is that at antidepressant doses I do not get much antidepressant effect but they are sedating.
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> I would like to know if someone knows if it is possible to use a SSRI but at a lower dose to help with anxiety but not get a sedating effect.
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> I have tried Zoloft and Effexor and the last gave me the less side effects. Any other is better for what I want?.
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> What about low dose SSRI plus some 5HTP?.
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> Thanks
Zoloft and Effexor took care of my anxiety without making me feel sedated. Were you on them long enough for your body to adjust? Sometimes the sedation will go away completely in time. If you have given it an adequate trial, then maybe SSRIs are just not for you. If I were you I'd try Prozac as it's one of the most stimulating SSRIs. If that doesn't work, I'd look elsewhere. The TCAs or mood stablizers might work for you if you don't want to use a benzo.
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