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Posted by sarita0001 on December 7, 2003, at 19:02:59
Hi,
Prozac didn't work out so I am thinking Luvox is next. How is Luvox? Anyone had experience with SSRI's that don't cause thinning of hair?? Don't want to try an MAOI.
Thanks
Sara
Posted by btnd on December 7, 2003, at 20:46:58
In reply to Which are good med options for OCD/Social Anxiety?, posted by sarita0001 on December 7, 2003, at 19:02:59
in my case:
Social-anxiety: Klonopin, Xanax, Ultram, Amisulpride, Adderall/Dexedrine
OCD: Ultram
Posted by KellyD on December 7, 2003, at 22:05:36
In reply to Re: Which are good med options for OCD/Social Anxiety? » sarita0001, posted by btnd on December 7, 2003, at 20:46:58
My vote is for Klonopin. It is the only med I take. I use a low dose and have had very few, if any really, side effects and I've used it for over a year and a half. I can't speak for help with OCD, as it not part of my issues.
I also use some alternative suppliments which have helped me. Good Luck.
Posted by RacerT514 on December 7, 2003, at 22:28:07
In reply to Re: Which are good med options for OCD/Social Anxiety?, posted by KellyD on December 7, 2003, at 22:05:36
I am diagnosed schizoaffective, with definite social anxiety / agoraphobia. I have just started taking Zyprexa 2.5mg, once a day at night, and it is already helping with all the negative symptoms (depression, anxiety, inhibition) and the positive ones (ideas of reference, audible and visual hallucinations). With your OCD/SA combo, Zyprexa may work, because OCD is driven by delusional thought processes that one does not control. Ideas of reference are somewhat similar in structure. I suggest you ask your doctor about Zyprexa, and see what you can find online about anti-psychotic treatment specifically for OCD/SA.
TL
Posted by cosis on December 8, 2003, at 2:49:31
In reply to Which are good med options for OCD/Social Anxiety?, posted by sarita0001 on December 7, 2003, at 19:02:59
> Hi,
>
> Prozac didn't work out so I am thinking Luvox is next. How is Luvox? Anyone had experience with SSRI's that don't cause thinning of hair?? Don't want to try an MAOI.
>
> Thanks
> SaraIMO you can try them all but MAOi Nardil is the best :)
Posted by Viridis on December 8, 2003, at 5:44:19
In reply to Which are good med options for OCD/Social Anxiety?, posted by sarita0001 on December 7, 2003, at 19:02:59
Depending on your condition, SSRIs may do more harm than good (although they're worth a try). Just a hunch, but if you can, try Klonopin and I suspect you'll feel much better. Give it a week or two to get over side effects like sedation etc.
Good luck!
Posted by judy1 on December 8, 2003, at 10:07:02
In reply to Which are good med options for OCD/Social Anxiety?, posted by sarita0001 on December 7, 2003, at 19:02:59
another vote for klonopin- very low side-effects and it works well too. best of luck and remember to taper your SSRIs if you have to so you don't get any rebound or withdrawal.- judy
Posted by Jasmine Neroli on December 8, 2003, at 23:05:16
In reply to Re: Which are good med options for OCD/Social Anxiety? » sarita0001, posted by judy1 on December 8, 2003, at 10:07:02
Klonopin, definitely! Start low and see how much you need to reduce/eliminate symptoms. I've had much better results with it than 2 diff SSRI's and BuSpar. As Viridis says, allow for about 2 weeks of sedation side effects. Then expect CALM CONFIDENCE!!! (My experience, anyway).
You might consider adding Picamilon as well, if you're interested in "alternatives". Best wishes.
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