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Posted by timidly on September 8, 2003, at 21:39:54
In reply to What is Triifon? (nm) » timidly, posted by JaneB on September 8, 2003, at 8:33:19
Perhaps I misspelled it. It is Trilafon. The Pdoc that prescribed it called it "Try Laughing".
Trilafon is a major tranquilizer, also used as an anti-psychotic.
Extract from www.health_center.com Trilafon "acts on nerve transmitters
to improve distorted patterns of thinking and behavior. Trilafon is a
medium potency antipsychotic medication (also called a neuroleptic or
major tranquilizer) which is used to alleviate agitation and psychosis,
usually in schizophrenia. Antipsychotic medications work by blocking the
neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain."
Posted by lovenarcissus on September 9, 2003, at 3:20:52
In reply to Re: SURVEY: what is your favorite anxiety medication?, posted by PattyG on March 6, 2000, at 15:15:21
i'm trying nuerontin...too afraid of weight gain to take zyprexa, recently quit depakote and am trying to go it alone without mood stabilizers as they flatten me out...i don't think my pdoc would let me near ritalin since i run a little more manic on the bp scale. does anyone get prescribed ritalin for bp? or any other kind of uppers? the only uppers i have tried are diet pills (legal nspeed) which heightened my anxiety tho not as much as anti-depressants. anti-depressants bring on mania for me wheras uppers just increase anxiety but you know, i love to be speedy, hypo-mania is the upshot of bp
love/narcissus
Posted by delna on September 9, 2003, at 12:04:48
In reply to Re: SURVEY: what is your favorite anxiety medication?, posted by Fred on March 5, 2000, at 13:09:41
Klonopin, for sure
Posted by Ame Sans Vie on September 9, 2003, at 12:26:29
In reply to Re: SURVEY: what is your favorite anxiety medication?, posted by lovenarcissus on September 9, 2003, at 3:20:52
For social anxiety, Klonopin and/or Xanax XR + dextroamphetamine, without a doubt.
Posted by galkeepinon on September 9, 2003, at 20:46:32
In reply to Re: SURVEY: what is your favorite anxiety medication?, posted by delna on September 9, 2003, at 12:04:48
Posted by Viridis on September 9, 2003, at 22:17:28
In reply to Re: SURVEY: what is your favorite anxiety medication? » lovenarcissus, posted by Ame Sans Vie on September 9, 2003, at 12:26:29
Klonopin works best for me for all-day anxiety relief, and Xanax is great for "breakthrough" anxiety. I also benefit from the addition of Adderall and Strattera (but I have ADD).
Posted by Paulbwell on August 11, 2005, at 12:47:55
In reply to Re: survey on favorite antianxiety medication, posted by Sebastian on September 7, 2003, at 10:18:17
> Zyprexa
A few Ciders and 10-20mgs Valium is the best anxiolitic i have ever tried-no doubt (relaxation+contentment) and i have taken loads of benzos, ADs ETC.
Cheers
Posted by ed_uk on August 11, 2005, at 13:49:20
In reply to Re: survey on favorite antianxiety medication, posted by Paulbwell on August 11, 2005, at 12:47:55
Citalopram 80mg/day is my favourite anxiolytic.
~Ed
Posted by darkhorse on August 12, 2005, at 7:02:33
In reply to Re: survey on favorite antianxiety medication » Paulbwell, posted by ed_uk on August 11, 2005, at 13:49:20
bromazepam 6mg.
Also,
Amisulpride 50mg....but very rare risk of akathisia and weight gain at this dose is worriesome.
Posted by ed_uk on August 12, 2005, at 13:28:20
In reply to Re: survey on favorite antianxiety medication, posted by darkhorse on August 12, 2005, at 7:02:33
Hi DH!
Do you like any of the other antipsychotics? I think you said you developed akathisia on some.
~Ed
Posted by darkhorse on August 13, 2005, at 3:47:58
In reply to Re: survey on favorite antianxiety medication » darkhorse, posted by ed_uk on August 12, 2005, at 13:28:20
> Hi DH!
>
> Do you like any of the other antipsychotics? I think you said you developed akathisia on some.
>
> ~EdHi ED
Yes, I hated Thioradizne (total Zombie-straight-jacket effect),Fluphenazine(Akathisia,depression, abnormal body movements,Perphenazine(Zombie,restlesness),Trifluperazine (Akathisia).
Flupenthixol at 1mg had an alerting motivating effect but one drawback: severe restless legs- I knew it would develope into Akathisia so I stopped.
All of the above I tried a couple of times max except Flupenthixol which I took very occasionaly not more than 1mg a day (with lorazepam in my pocket just in case of Akathisia).
- Sulpiride at 50mg is different.No side effects at all and gives a totally different taming effect unlike BZ or SSRIs.However 100mg gave an dysphoric mood.
- Amisulpride 50mg is alittle more sedating than its brother,and has the same effect + a sort of "good feeling" antidepressant effect,but soon fade away with repeated doses.No side effects at this dose, but anyway I tend to use the last 2 very very rarley because I'm afraid of akathisia or any long term side effects (TD)+ any weight gain,which thankfully non happened so far.
Anyway I'm not a big fan of all neuroleptics.All the best,
DH
Posted by denise1966 on August 13, 2005, at 4:07:13
In reply to SURVEY: what is your favorite anxiety medication?, posted by ryan_s on March 3, 2000, at 13:28:29
Zyprexa for me but that's the only the one I've tried.
Denise
Posted by ed_uk on August 13, 2005, at 7:51:57
In reply to Re: survey on favorite antianxiety medication » ed_uk, posted by darkhorse on August 13, 2005, at 3:47:58
Hi DH!
I've only tried chlorpromazine and prochlorperazine. Chlorpromazine was vile. I didn't have any side effects from prochlorperazine but I only took a tiny dose - with codeine to prevent nausea/vomiting.
Did you find trifluoperazine, fluphenazine and perphenazine to be similar??? Fluphenazine seems to have acquired a reputation for being the most 'depressing'. Perphenazine seems to be thought of as being a bit more sedating.... and trifluoperazine a bit less sedating.
>Sulpiride at 50mg is different. No side effects at all and gives a totally different taming effect unlike BZ or SSRIs. However 100mg gave an dysphoric mood.
Yes definately, the dose needs to be low for anxiety/depression. What do you mean when you say it was taming? Did it effect you similar to flupenthixol?
>Amisulpride 50mg is alittle more sedating than its brother.....
Perhaps 50mg was a bit too much, did you try 25mg? 25mg amisulpride is claimed to be 'similar' to 50mg sulpiride.
Kind regards
~ed
Posted by darkhorse on August 14, 2005, at 11:54:05
In reply to Re: survey on favorite antianxiety medication » darkhorse, posted by ed_uk on August 13, 2005, at 7:51:57
Hi ED!
> Perphenazine seems to be thought of as being a bit more sedating.... and trifluoperazine a bit less sedating.That is very true.
> >Sulpiride at 50mg is different. >
What do you mean when you say it was taming? Did it effect you similar to flupenthixol?No. Flup. is quite activating at 1mg in the mornong.It makes me want to clean things,organize things...etc.
Sulpiride just gives me a warm anxiolytic effect and the things that used to worry me vanish.
25mg amisulpride is claimed to be 'similar' to 50mg sulpiride.
I do not know.Amisulpride at 50 did not result in dysphoria at all(unlike Sulpiride 100)
.It has the same effect as Sulpiride 50,but in addition it just makes me feel good from the inside.
It "brightens" my mood.But as I said before,this second effect does not last with repeated doses,or else I would have taken it regularly.
That is why I keep a couple of packs when I need to feel good for a day or 2 (when I'm mildly depressed).All the best!
DH
Posted by ed_uk on August 14, 2005, at 16:47:54
In reply to Re: survey on favorite antianxiety medication » ed_uk, posted by darkhorse on August 14, 2005, at 11:54:05
Hi DH!
>Flup. is quite activating at 1mg in the mornong.It makes me want to clean things,organize things...etc.
Have you tried it at 500mcg? Could be good - as a short term measure.
>Sulpiride just gives me a warm anxiolytic effect and the things that used to worry me vanish.
How did perphenazine affect your anxiety?
Was amisulpride as effective for your anxiety as sulpiride?
All the best!
~ed
Posted by darkhorse on August 15, 2005, at 6:45:06
In reply to Re: survey on favorite antianxiety medication » darkhorse, posted by ed_uk on August 14, 2005, at 16:47:54
Hi ED!
> Have you tried it at 500mcg? Could be good - as a short term measure.Yes I tried it,but I did not feel anything.
> How did perphenazine affect your anxiety?
It just made me sedated and "out",but to a much lesser extent than the horrible Thioradazine.I did not like the effect.Sulpiride/Amisulpride relief the anxiety without losing ones conscioussness.
>
> Was amisulpride as effective for your anxiety as sulpiride?I think they are identical in this regard. I have a theory :
Since Sulpiride is a pure DA2,and Amisulpride is a pure DA2/DA3,I think the difference bt is the DA3 which may be involved in more antidepressant effect in ;ow doses.What do you think?
>
> All the best!
>
DH
>
>
Posted by ed_uk on August 15, 2005, at 6:57:25
In reply to Re: survey on favorite antianxiety medication » ed_uk, posted by darkhorse on August 15, 2005, at 6:45:06
Hi DH!
Sulpiride binds to DA3 receptors too.
How quickly did you develop tolerance to the mood elevating effect of amisulpride?
~ed
Posted by darkhorse on August 15, 2005, at 7:14:44
In reply to Re: survey on favorite antianxiety medication » darkhorse, posted by ed_uk on August 15, 2005, at 6:57:25
Hi ED!
>
> Sulpiride binds to DA3 receptors too.Sorry! but there must be a MINOR difference bt them!
>
> How quickly did you develop tolerance to the mood elevating effect of amisulpride?I think from 4th or 5th day of 50mg.
>
DH
Posted by ed_uk on August 15, 2005, at 7:22:16
In reply to Re: survey on favorite antianxiety medication » ed_uk, posted by darkhorse on August 15, 2005, at 7:14:44
Hi!
>.....but there must be a MINOR difference bt them!
I agree! I'm sure there is :-)
Kind regards
~ed
Posted by Dumbfox on August 17, 2005, at 14:55:19
In reply to Re: survey on favorite antianxiety medication » ed_uk, posted by darkhorse on August 15, 2005, at 6:45:06
Personally, I favor Dalmane for anxiety. It lasts for days with me.
Posted by ed_uk on August 17, 2005, at 15:11:45
In reply to Re: survey on favorite antianxiety medication, posted by Dumbfox on August 17, 2005, at 14:55:19
Hello,
What dose did you take? 15-30mg?
~ed
Posted by FredPotter on August 17, 2005, at 22:55:23
In reply to Re: SURVEY: what is your favorite anxiety medication?, posted by Fred on March 5, 2000, at 13:09:41
> Alcohol
>
> I'm constantly amazed how everyone gets relief
> from Xanax or Klonopin. I take both and the
> blunting of anxiety is very slight. Celexa helps
> a bit. I think those benzos actually help panic attacks, but not GAD
>
> Fred
Fred! You speak for me exactly. I can't drink any more so haven't got access to a good anxiolytic. However I found that the anxiety came back worse when the alcohol wore off.I think the point is, if alcohol is such a good anxiolytic, can't the drug experts come up with a harmless version of alcohol? Xanax etc don't do much for me either, but it's all I've got. Marijuana can precipitate severe anxiety I find BTW
Fred
Posted by Declan on August 18, 2005, at 17:12:10
In reply to Dalmane » Dumbfox, posted by ed_uk on August 17, 2005, at 15:11:45
Dalmane is nice and solid, but leaves me with a slight chemical taste.
Declan
Posted by ed_uk on August 18, 2005, at 17:59:27
In reply to Re: Dalmane, posted by Declan on August 18, 2005, at 17:12:10
How does it compare to Valium and Librium?
~ed
Posted by Declan on August 18, 2005, at 18:29:02
In reply to Re: Dalmane » Declan, posted by ed_uk on August 18, 2005, at 17:59:27
Much more sedative, more like Rohypnol.
Declan
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