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Posted by Tom Twilight on August 23, 2006, at 13:19:59
Is there such a thing as a None sedating drug for anxiety?
The closest I've come is Bromazepam, but I'd rather not take a Benzo long term.
I love Nardil, but it tires me out.
Any thoughts?
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on August 23, 2006, at 14:02:53
In reply to None Fatiguing drug for anxiety?, posted by Tom Twilight on August 23, 2006, at 13:19:59
Red wine?!??!?!?!?!
Sorry that wasn't helpful at all I know. But its all I have....
Plus alcohol is actually sedating above a glass or two.
I would love there to be a non-fatiguing drug for anxiety.
I swing - 'stimulants' (prozac, wellbutrin, rhodiola etc) give me anxiety but much needed energy and 'sedating' (SJW, celexa, etc) which provide relief from anxiety but I sleep too much and have no energy.
Sigh.
Kind regards
Meri
Posted by Maxime on August 23, 2006, at 19:35:56
In reply to None Fatiguing drug for anxiety?, posted by Tom Twilight on August 23, 2006, at 13:19:59
well other than alternative methods, what about Buspar? I haven't taken it myself, but I heard that it works slowly over time.
Maxime
> Is there such a thing as a None sedating drug for anxiety?
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> The closest I've come is Bromazepam, but I'd rather not take a Benzo long term.
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> I love Nardil, but it tires me out.
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> Any thoughts?
Posted by Phillipa on August 23, 2006, at 19:46:51
In reply to Re: None Fatiguing drug for anxiety? » Tom Twilight, posted by Maxime on August 23, 2006, at 19:35:56
Buspar did nothing for me that say cause I've taken benzos. Love Phillipa
Posted by Squiggles on August 24, 2006, at 9:08:30
In reply to Re: None Fatiguing drug for anxiety?, posted by Phillipa on August 23, 2006, at 19:46:51
I would have thought cocaine could be
used by doctors under supervision, but
I think it's illegal even under medical
policy.Squiggles
Posted by Racer on August 24, 2006, at 10:44:48
In reply to Re: None Fatiguing drug for anxiety? » Tom Twilight, posted by Maxime on August 23, 2006, at 19:35:56
> well other than alternative methods, what about Buspar? I haven't taken it myself, but I heard that it works slowly over time.
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> MaximeYeah, it was the best I've ever taken for anxiety, the only thing that didn't leave me foggy and half asleep. (But it increased my depression. If not for that, I'd still be on it.)
It's worth trying, though, since it really doesn't cause drowsiness.
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> > Is there such a thing as a None sedating drug for anxiety?
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> > Any thoughts?
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Posted by bigcat on August 24, 2006, at 16:54:20
In reply to None Fatiguing drug for anxiety?, posted by Tom Twilight on August 23, 2006, at 13:19:59
Great news that the Nardil is helping. When I was on Nardil, I started to add a stimulant (Dexedrine) to help boost the effect of the Nardil. I found that the Dexedrine, in addition to boosting the Nardil, worked great for anxiety. Things just wern't such a monumental stress anymore. It allowed me to live in the moment and I stopped worrying and started living. So it is possible for a stimulant to be calming, but living in the UK may make this option an impractical proposition. Good luck bud :-)
-matt-
Posted by Tom Twilight on August 25, 2006, at 1:24:16
In reply to Re: None Fatiguing drug for anxiety?, posted by bigcat on August 24, 2006, at 16:54:20
Matt your OK
Did you get my email?
I was worried about you
Sadly theres absolutely no chance of adding a stimulent to Nardil in the UK!
Just geting a stim prescribed is very difficult
Posted by MARTY on August 27, 2006, at 14:44:43
In reply to None Fatiguing drug for anxiety?, posted by Tom Twilight on August 23, 2006, at 13:19:59
High dose Lyrica (300-600mg) is activating and is for many people better than any Benzo. Low dose are sedating and less good for anxiety than high dose.Marty
Posted by SLS on August 27, 2006, at 14:55:40
In reply to Re: None Fatiguing drug for anxiety?, posted by MARTY on August 27, 2006, at 14:44:43
> High dose Lyrica (300-600mg) is activating and is for many people better than any Benzo. Low dose are sedating and less good for anxiety than high dose.
Do you think Lyrica has antidepressant properties at 300mg?
I have a prescription for Lyrica at 75mg to start with. I may not be able to have it covered by insurance, though.
- Scott
Posted by MARTY on August 27, 2006, at 16:33:15
In reply to Re: None Fatiguing drug for anxiety?, posted by SLS on August 27, 2006, at 14:55:40
Hi Scott --I think that it has a 300mg for me. But my guess is that I'll get tolerent to this dose and then I'll jump to 450, 600. I'm ready to go has high as 1200mg if needed. You shouldn't try higher dose than what you need/want to take since when you come back to your normal dose it seems to work less well.
75mg will not stimulate you and will not give you a real idea of how you would feel at 300+mg
YMMV,
Marty
> > High dose Lyrica (300-600mg) is activating and is for many people better than any Benzo. Low dose are sedating and less good for anxiety than high dose.
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> Do you think Lyrica has antidepressant properties at 300mg?
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> I have a prescription for Lyrica at 75mg to start with. I may not be able to have it covered by insurance, though.
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> - Scott
Posted by Phillipa on August 27, 2006, at 20:10:13
In reply to Re: None Fatiguing drug for anxiety?, posted by SLS on August 27, 2006, at 14:55:40
Scott I have to pay for all my meds I only have disability insurance and none for the psych meds. I'd borrow the money if you thought it would work for you. Love Phillipa
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