Posted by SalArmy4me on March 29, 2001, at 4:24:46
In reply to Treatment for Social Phobia w/o MAOI ,benzo, SSRI?, posted by jb on March 28, 2001, at 15:41:39
I was thinking of desipramine as an alternative to SSRIs with the least side-effects. But what's wrong with venlafaxine or mirtazapine?
> Has anyone had anything close to 100% effectiveness (I realize that's just a goal)for treatment of their social phobia. I seem to read more and more about various "cocktails," which are augmentation or combinations.
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> I'd really, really like to stay away from Klonopin, because of its cognitive and memory effects. Also, I've had little effectiveness from most other AD's, including the SSRI's and their cousins. Nardil was effective, but had intolerable side effects.
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> I've seen a few postings about people touting Wellbutrin as an almost 100% cure or Adrafinil as a 100% cure. Anyone with any experience?
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> Thanks.
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> JB
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