Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 385117

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Trying to find out what meds are suitable?

Posted by Jibbecka on September 1, 2004, at 0:42:29

I have been suffering from depression and anxiety with panic attacks for about 5 years now. I've decided to try to find a medication to help me, but I'm not sure what my options are. I had tried clonazepam for a serious panic attack episode, but only stayed on it for two days because it gave me uncontrollable violent outbursts. I have heard that Lexapro is great for the depression anxiety combo, but I've been told that I probably can't take antidepressants because of a risk of manic episodes. If anyone has any suggestions, I'd be glad to hear them.
Thanks,
Jibbecka

Re: Trying to find out what meds are suitable?

Posted by King Vultan on September 1, 2004, at 19:41:43

In reply to Trying to find out what meds are suitable?, posted by Jibbecka on September 1, 2004, at 0:42:29

> I have been suffering from depression and anxiety with panic attacks for about 5 years now. I've decided to try to find a medication to help me, but I'm not sure what my options are. I had tried clonazepam for a serious panic attack episode, but only stayed on it for two days because it gave me uncontrollable violent outbursts. I have heard that Lexapro is great for the depression anxiety combo, but I've been told that I probably can't take antidepressants because of a risk of manic episodes. If anyone has any suggestions, I'd be glad to hear them.
> Thanks,
> Jibbecka

Do you have a history of mania, or have you been diagnosed as bipolar?

Todd

Re: Trying to find out what meds are suitable?

Posted by Jibbecka on September 3, 2004, at 11:42:11

In reply to Re: Trying to find out what meds are suitable?, posted by King Vultan on September 1, 2004, at 19:41:43

> > I have been suffering from depression and anxiety with panic attacks for about 5 years now. I've decided to try to find a medication to help me, but I'm not sure what my options are. I had tried clonazepam for a serious panic attack episode, but only stayed on it for two days because it gave me uncontrollable violent outbursts. I have heard that Lexapro is great for the depression anxiety combo, but I've been told that I probably can't take antidepressants because of a risk of manic episodes. If anyone has any suggestions, I'd be glad to hear them.
> > Thanks,
> > Jibbecka
>
>
> Do you have a history of mania, or have you been diagnosed as bipolar?
>
> Todd

I've never really been diagnosed as bipolar, but I may have had some manic episodes in the past.

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