Posted by spike4848 on December 25, 2001, at 21:13:02
In reply to Re: Sinequan/TCAs for social phobia/anxiety depress. ?, posted by Cmatt on December 25, 2001, at 2:14:29
Dear Cmatt,
What are you using elavil for .... Panic, depression, social phobia? What dose are you on of elavil?
Thanks,
Spike
> 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.
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> I don't think either type of medication is worthless, but antidepressants do tend to correct chemical imbalances.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Regards,
> Cmatt
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