Posted by C.M. on May 12, 2000, at 23:57:58
For those who asked about what was going on with me.
Basically what I have is a moderate rating for depression similar to Dysthymia, and a severe rating for generalized anxiety. I really don't feel all that depressed. The GAD takes center stage. Most of my anxiety complaints are physical complaints such as palpatations, and trembling.
I respond well to Elavil, but I also have a dry eye condition which the Elavil is now making worse which is why I am looking to something else. I've been on Elavil for about three straight years.
I've also tried Xanax and Klonopin. Over the long run, Elavil has been more effective than either the Klonopin or the Xanax was especially on the trembling,however;I have yet to get the trembling calmed down. I would prefer to do without a heavy dose of a benzo. For me, I think antidepressants are more effective in treating the anxiety in general.
I've looked at MAOI's as well because I hear that they have a low profile for anticholinergic effects, but given all the restrictions placed on them, I'm not sure that it's the way to go. I've tried all the SSRI's and the other newer antidepressants, but the side effects were intolerable. If I can stick with a TCA, it's going to have to be low in anticholinergic effects.
Well, that about wraps up my situatiuon.
C.M.
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