Posted by XanyADDam on February 1, 2007, at 3:05:55
In reply to Atypicals for anxiety?, posted by mattye on January 30, 2007, at 14:30:43
> My depression is being well-managed by Lexapro, but I still have significant problems with anxiety. Klonopin helps me a lot, but my doctor says it is not a good long term solution. I, myself, am wary of taking it on a regular basis, because I heard it is a bitch to discontinue.
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> My doc reccomended Geodon for my anxiety, and I was wondering if anyone here had much success with this or other APs. My anxiety is typically low level, until something sets me off (usually related to my self esteem / BDD). If I have an anxiety attack, I plunge into a black panicky depression that often lasts for days. (This can be interuppted with Klonopin). I also have times of hypomania. These mood swings are probably not significant enough to be bipolar, but overall, I tend to jump back and forth without much in between.
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> So ... would APs work in my situation? Are they worth the side effect?
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> Matty ESpeaking from experience, treating anxiety with atypical antipsychotics is no good. The side-effects just aren't worth it, Geodon in particular. Mad akasthisia...it's terrible. If, in your case, your doctor feels that for whatever reason this is the best course of action, suggest Seroquel. It's more or less a sedative, which could theoretically help calm your nerves. Zyprexa is good too, but there's a significant risk of weight gain.
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