Posted by RobertDavid on October 6, 2005, at 13:56:50
In reply to Re: Social anxiety, posted by zero on October 6, 2005, at 10:34:58
zero:
Sounds like we've had the same experience. None of the other meds worked for me, not even close. None of the anti depressants and I've tried them all. If the Lyrica will hang in there for me and get me off klonopin, I'll be happy. I'm looking down the road at EMSAM (the MAOI patch) as what I believe will be the solution for me for both the social anxiety as well as depression. Those of us that are treatment resistant to other meds seem to be great candidates for the MAOI's. I just could never get myself to try Nardil or Parnate with all the side affects and food restrictions. I have tried to come down from the Kolonpin before without any other medication. Each .25 dose reduction was hell for 10 days. Right now I'm down 1mg in a few weeks and up to 150mgs on Lyrica. Some days seem better than others and I think a lot of it is certainly not only introducing a new drug to my system, but the withdrawl of klonopin. That being said, I never could have dropped down on the klonopin so quickly. In my opinion klonopin is a very good medication for anxiety. I improved about 70 to 80% while taking it. I'd like to improve that, but as important want to start to enjoy life again as nothing seemed fun, not much quality of life while taking it. I also found that at times I seemed to be more daring and do things I'm not sure I would have otherwise. Anyway, I've got an appointment with my doctor today to discuss this agressive plan I'm on getting off klonopin while going up on the lyrica. For now, one day at a time, I'm hopefull when I'm done the Lyrica will be the answer for the anxiety while lifting my mood. We'll see.....
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