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Posted by B2chica on September 13, 2011, at 15:42:16
the gabapentin im on helps when my anxiety is about a 4-5 or less. however its been chronically higher ave 7 or8 this last 2 weeks.
i JUSt saw pdoc last night but got into some other issues and had a total melt down.so i completely forgot to ask him about managing anxiety during the day.
if i take more gaba i get loopy, if i take xanax i get sleepy.
bothhelp but now and the next few months are hectic at work and really cant be loopy or tired. are there options out there that would help but not interfere?right now i'm trying to take more xanax at night so that my body will get used to it so i can take it during the day.
was wondering. i'm on 2mg perphenazine once in morning and once in evening. what if i asked to add one during day? or go to 4mg in morning and night?
what ya think.
b2c.
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on September 13, 2011, at 19:17:49
In reply to chronic anxiety ...solution for daytime?, posted by B2chica on September 13, 2011, at 15:42:16
Have you considered taking a dose or Tranxene (chlorazepate) at bedtime, this is a very long acting benzo, a dose taken at bedtime (15mg - 22.5mg) will help you sleep at night, and produce a calming effect throughout all of the next day, while causing minimal drowsiness
Posted by B2chica on September 14, 2011, at 9:44:49
In reply to Re: chronic anxiety ...solution for daytime?, posted by jono_in_adelaide on September 13, 2011, at 19:17:49
i have not heard of it.
i have 2 little ones and am normally needing to be up at 5am. would that still be possible with that med? i am assuming is it rx?
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on September 14, 2011, at 19:02:51
In reply to Re: chronic anxiety ...solution for daytime?, posted by B2chica on September 14, 2011, at 9:44:49
Yes, its Rx, its a benzo, same family as Valium, Xanax, Klonopin etc, just long acting.
If you took your pill at 9pm or 10pm, gettig up at 5 wouldnt be an issue. You would sleep well, wake refreshed, and feel calm and in control all day.
Start off at 15mg at night, if needed, increase to 22.5mg, and even to 30mg depending on how things go.
It is also less habit forming than Xanax, which is a nice side benifit.
Posted by Zyprexa on September 19, 2011, at 0:12:06
In reply to chronic anxiety ...solution for daytime?, posted by B2chica on September 13, 2011, at 15:42:16
I think you should rais thte perphenazine to 4mg twice, maybe even 3 times. I've always thought you were on too low a dose.
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