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Posted by TxRedWolf on June 15, 2001, at 12:26:48
Per Dr. Bob's request, I am posting this to the Psycho-Babble.
TxRedWolf
> >I have severe PTSD or Panic Disorder which was unsuccessfully
> >treated in 1980-1983 by a physician at NIMH. We went through about
> >20+ medications, MAOI, tricyclics, and some alternates like imipremene and
> > inderol. It [inderol] was the only thing that worked but the side effects low heart
> >rate (35/min) and lung impairment to the point that I was bed ridden,
> >were too much to bear. Benzodiazepines were not permitted -- they
> >were addictive. Though for the first 30 days of treatment before I
> >moved to Washington D.C. was 10 mg valium PRN which held me for six
> >months, then it was gone.
> >
> >As far as addiction to Benzodiazepines, so was the heavy drinking
> >which followed for the next ten years, though I am a recovering
> >alcoholic today. Alchohol is much more a worry to me than Valium
> >ever was.
> >
> >I finally insisted on hospitalization for detox and treatment. I
> >was put on Xanax and Effexor. The Effexor caused very intense rage
> >which bordered on psychotic at times. Xanax was even worse, its
> >short time course in me was about 3 hours, then until the next dose
> >ever more severe panic attacks continued.
> >
> >In the last few months, I finally convinced my Psychiatrist to do
> >something. I was removed from Effexor (which is not on your list
> >that I found, at least). It was replaced with Paxil, and Xanax with
> >Klonopin. On this because of the long time course of Klonopin, my
> >equivalent dose was reduced to 1/4 of that required with Xanax.
> >After a 5 day detox to get me off the Effexor, I am happy,
> >non-violent and nearly free of PTSD.
> >
> >The literature I've read does not report hostile, violent behavior
> >associated with Effexor. But I assure you that me now and me a few
> >months ago are Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde. The effect now looking back
> >was so pronounced that I am grateful that nobody got killed by my
> >hand.
>
> Thanks for your note. Maybe post the above at Psycho-Babble and see
> what kind of response you get?
>
> Bob
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