Posted by Cmatt on December 25, 2001, at 2:14:29
In reply to Sinequan/TCAs for social phobia/anxiety depress. ?, posted by 3 Beer Effect on December 23, 2001, at 9:27:13
> I read that Sinequan (Doxepin) has both anti-anxiety and anti-depressant properties. Does anyone have experience with Sinequan- Is it more or less sedating than Remeron? Is the anti-anxiety effect as good as Klonopin or other benzodiazepines? What major side effects can I expect?
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> Are there other TCAs that might be better than sinequan for my condition- social phobia/anxiety/insomnia/major depression?
> (I am not willing to take asendin {amoxapine} because of this risk of tardive diskeneysia).
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==================================================I have no idea how long or how often you have used the Klonopin, but I have used both TCA and benodiazepines, and although both have had some beneficial effect, for me a TCA benefit tends to persists as where after a while with either xanax or klonopin, the benzo benefit diminishes some what.
I don't think either type of medication is worthless, but antidepressants do tend to correct chemical imbalances.
If I were in your position and knowing what I know, I would first opt for a TCA with a very low dose of a benzo like klonopin for a few weeks, and then attempt to do without the Klonopin there after. Go slow with a TCA and let your body tell you what is happening.
For example, I learned that I could only handle
5mg. of Elavil twice a day to start with, and then in a few days 10mg. once a day...ect. For me, the only side effect from Elavil has been some constipation, and I have used it for about three years.
Elavil is about the most sedating of all the TCA, and likely has the most potent anti-anxiety effect, but each person responds differently, so only trial and error can find a potentially effective antidepressant for an individual.Regards,
Cmatt
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