Posted by bissie66 on January 14, 2008, at 13:20:52
In reply to Antipsychotic drugs for anxiety and panic, posted by jms600 on January 14, 2008, at 12:16:27
I feel for you. I've been having a hard time myself, and with the anxiety, same as you. I have a prescription for Seroquel and it has actually helped a lot to calm my mind during the day and help me sleep through the night. I hope you find something to help.
> Hi
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> I'm currently going through the ravages of a fairly bad bout of depression along with severe anxiety and panic.
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> I'm taking 45mg of Mirtazipine for my depression but it's not really helping the anxiety and panic.
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> I've read that low doses of antipsychotic drugs can alleviate drug resistant anxiety and panic disorder. I have taken Stelazine (Trifluoperazine) in 2mg doses several years ago which did help a little.
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> Has anyone else found that taking low doses of antipsychotic drugs has killed the anxiety and feelings of 'despair'? If so which are the most effective and can they be taken on a long-term basis (e.g. years)??
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> Thank you all for you advice and support!
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