Posted by Elizabeth on June 27, 2001, at 23:47:47
In reply to Paulk, posted by gilbert on June 27, 2001, at 10:27:00
> I would agree people that have a diagnosis of depression would not probably do well on benzo monotherapy....
You'd be surprised. Some have no luck with standard ADs and find relief with Xanax. And Deracyn (adinazolam) is actually labelled as an antidepressant in some countries. (It's not available in the US.)
> I aslo think that benzos are not without some drawbacks as are all drugs.
I'm suspicious of any drug that has no side effects. It usually turns out they have no effects at all! (I'm thinking of things like Tylenol, the nondrowsy antihistamines, etc.)
> I am sorry I am so defensive
People who need benzos constantly feel put on the defensive, and understandably so, too. You're not alone -- not at all.
-elizabeth
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