Posted by alan on December 27, 1998, at 4:40:11
In reply to Panic, Prozac & Remeron and Kava Kava????, posted by Anne on December 26, 1998, at 14:38:45
> Okay here;s the deal, I really need help. I have been having panic attacks I already take 30mg Remeron and 20mg Prozac for depression. My doctor " Who is not comfortable prescribing antianxiety meds " Would only give me ten .5 mg ativan and that helped but now I am out and the panic is back with a vengence. It is destroying my life and I am desperate... Can I take Kava Kava along with my other meds to help me calm down. I have a very demanding job and can't just do deep breathing excersizes and all of that. My job is both physically and emotionally demanding, but I do love it and have no idea why panic has struck me now... Please help. Anyone... Please....
Find a Doc who does not prescribe on the basis of what she "feels comfortable with".
Talk with somone expert before taking kava-kava; I 'feel' that it may affect the levels of the other drugs you are taking, or whatever.
You might try getting a referral from a med school psych dept if one is nearby.
Godspeed.
poster:alan
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