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Posted by Katie Rose on March 20, 2002, at 19:30:27
Hi everyone,
What are the best medications for someone who is scared all of the time? Beta-blockers? Any thoughts or suggestions? I do take a low dose of Klonopin at night for sleep, but that is not enough. Thank you so much for any replies. I am pretty desperate!
Thanks again,
Katie Rose
Posted by OldSchool on March 20, 2002, at 21:23:43
In reply to Always Afraid, posted by Katie Rose on March 20, 2002, at 19:30:27
> Hi everyone,
>
> What are the best medications for someone who is scared all of the time? Beta-blockers? Any thoughts or suggestions? I do take a low dose of Klonopin at night for sleep, but that is not enough. Thank you so much for any replies. I am pretty desperate!
>
> Thanks again,
> Katie RoseBenzos, Buspar, Neurontin, serotonergic antidepressants like Paxil, Luvox and Remeron are all good for anxiety. You need to take Klonopin twice a day for it to have a good anti-anxiety effect on a consistent basis. All at bedtime wont always work.
Posted by Katie Rose on March 21, 2002, at 17:35:01
In reply to Re: Always Afraid, posted by OldSchool on March 20, 2002, at 21:23:43
Thank you. Yeah, I'll talk with my pdoc about breaking up the Klonopin. I've also heard that Inderal/Propranolol could help. I guess I'll just have to keep trying different things. I've tried several so far.
Take care,
Katie Rose
Posted by Phil on March 21, 2002, at 18:02:46
In reply to Thanks OldSchool, posted by Katie Rose on March 21, 2002, at 17:35:01
Agree with Old School. I take Clonazepam, Klon. generic..1mg a.m..1mg noon or so. Been a little rattled lately, so I take .5 or 1mg at bedtime.
Usually stick with 2 mg.
Posted by Kat26 on March 21, 2002, at 18:07:23
In reply to Re: Thanks OldSchool..Katie Rose, posted by Phil on March 21, 2002, at 18:02:46
It may also depend on what kind of anxiety it is. For example, whether the anxiety is a symptom of an underlying illness like OCD or depression, or not.
Kat26
Posted by BluesCity on March 21, 2002, at 18:16:28
In reply to Always Afraid, posted by Katie Rose on March 20, 2002, at 19:30:27
Watch out for athsma with b-blockers. Their use is primarily for blood pressure lowering, but I found them helpful, except for athsma. The British regard b-blockers as dealing with the external manifestations of anxiety but not the internal workings.
Posted by Katie Rose on March 21, 2002, at 18:32:22
In reply to Re: Thanks OldSchool..Katie Rose, posted by Kat26 on March 21, 2002, at 18:07:23
> It may also depend on what kind of anxiety it is. For example, whether the anxiety is a symptom of an underlying illness like OCD or depression, or not.
>
> Kat26
Thank you both. Yes, that's a good point. I have severe depression from having Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for many years. I get suicidal, but never attempt it because of my faith in God. My fears have recently become worse ... fear of people, etc. ... I think because of having no family support, and my mother just recently totally cutting me out of her life. I just recently figured out that she clearly has Borderline Personality Disorder. Anyway... long story, but I guess you could just say that there are many aspects to my fear/anxiety right now.I'll talk with my pdoc more about this, and my new therapist, when I see her.
Thank you for caring! It always helps to know that others out there really do care.
Thanks again,
Katie Rose
Posted by Katie Rose on March 21, 2002, at 18:45:28
In reply to Re: Always Afraid, posted by BluesCity on March 21, 2002, at 18:16:28
> Watch out for athsma with b-blockers. Their use is primarily for blood pressure lowering, but I found them helpful, except for athsma. The British regard b-blockers as dealing with the external manifestations of anxiety but not the internal workings.
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Hi BluesCity,
Thanks for your reply. Could they actually cause athsma, or just make it worse if you already have it? I'm glad that you mentioned that.
Thanks,
Katie Rose
Posted by BluesCity on March 21, 2002, at 19:05:30
In reply to Re: Always Afraid » BluesCity, posted by Katie Rose on March 21, 2002, at 18:45:28
It made my athsma worse. I don't know if it could cause it or not. Also the older b-blockers have a raft of side effects, including blurred vision which also happened to me. The newer ones were better, but still caused athsma for me, but I'm disposed to it to start with.
I'd venture that if a person could tolerate a low dose of b-blockers and benzos you'd cover your anxiety pretty well. I fell off that strategy because of all the side effects.
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