Posted by Emme_v2 on April 2, 2012, at 6:13:45
In reply to Anxiety medication, posted by MelanieG on March 30, 2012, at 21:42:25
Hi. I've found a very low dose of a beta blocker (atenolol) to cut out the physical "fight or flight" aspects of anxiety, ultimately leaving me with a bit more energy because I'm not worn out from the anxiety. At the dose I take, it doesn't seem to drop my blood pressure, which can tend to run on the low side of normal. It really works well.
Also, if the xanax is making you tired, I suggest titrating the dose yourself very carefully, subdividing the tablets until you get relief but before you get too zonked.
When I've needed a bigger gun than xanax, I've found a low dose of Seroquel (6.25 mg; splitting up a 25 mg tablet) to be superb for anxiety. Again, you really have to titrate your dose to avoid making yourself to sleepy. But it's extremely effective.
Good luck,
emme
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