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Posted by jpa on March 27, 2014, at 11:25:58
I meet with my pdoc in 30 minutes. What should I propose as treatment option. I've tried just about everything already.
Posted by Guy on March 27, 2014, at 11:50:17
In reply to axiety meds, posted by jpa on March 27, 2014, at 11:25:58
I know you are wary of AAPs, but if you have tried everything else, low dose Seroquel or Zyprexa would likely help. Some people complain of bad withdrawal, but that hasn't been my experience. The risk of TD at low doses is quite small. I couldn't tolerate the Seroquel, but did use the Zyprexa for several years. My cousin in Denamrk (now 60) has been on a whopping 20 mg for many years. It certainly improves sleep. Nothing is worse than insomnia combined with constant anxiety. It's hell on Earth. Also, I thought you were going to ask for Gabitril?
Posted by gadchik on March 27, 2014, at 12:01:26
In reply to Re: axiety meds, posted by Guy on March 27, 2014, at 11:50:17
Remeron? Tofranil? I dont know what you've tried.
Posted by phidippus on March 27, 2014, at 13:55:27
In reply to axiety meds, posted by jpa on March 27, 2014, at 11:25:58
Zonegran, Gabitril and Keppra are effective at treating anxiety.
Eric
Posted by Phillipa on March 27, 2014, at 14:45:54
In reply to Re: axiety meds, posted by phidippus on March 27, 2014, at 13:55:27
I just picked up name brand valium after using generic for years. Looking to see if the warm relaxed feeling comes back. Phillipa
Posted by gadchik on March 27, 2014, at 17:08:53
In reply to Re: axiety meds, posted by Phillipa on March 27, 2014, at 14:45:54
I hope it does P.Good luck : ) I loved that warm fuzzy feeling too, but it never came back after my body got used to the benzo
Posted by Christ_empowered on March 27, 2014, at 20:06:41
In reply to axiety meds, posted by jpa on March 27, 2014, at 11:25:58
phenobarbital at night? Xanax xr? lyrica? a tca?
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on March 28, 2014, at 8:05:12
In reply to axiety meds, posted by jpa on March 27, 2014, at 11:25:58
Mirtazapine 45mg at bedtime
An SSRI in the morning (Paroxetine 20mg, escitalopam 10mg, Sertaline 50mg to start, and slowly increase if needed)
A benzo (Valium? Ativan?) taken when symptoms require it.
Posted by rjlockhart37 on March 31, 2014, at 22:51:03
In reply to Re: axiety meds, posted by Christ_empowered on March 27, 2014, at 20:06:41
how did the visit go?
Posted by jpa on April 1, 2014, at 6:50:22
In reply to Re: axiety meds, posted by rjlockhart37 on March 31, 2014, at 22:51:03
Not well. I'm frustrated and took it out on him. He was happy to see me leave. I see him again in a few weeks; I'll buy him coffee, tell him he's a good doc and all will be well...I hope. I changed my meds that night and, strangely, I feel better now. I take lyrica and clomipramine and experience good sleep and the headache is gone...we'll see how long that last.
John
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