Posted by Sunnely on February 27, 2002, at 22:47:53
In reply to anti-psychotics for anxiety?, posted by Preston7979 on February 27, 2002, at 18:55:29
There seems to be a growing trend to use the ATYPICAL antipsychotics (except Clozaril) for anxiety and panic disorder. The dose generally recommended is much lower than for psychosis. Among the atypical antipsychotics, Seroquel seems to fit this role because of its sedating effect, less propensity to cause EPS and weight gain. A dose of 12.5 mg - 25 mg three times a day as needed is usually sufficient. It may also alleviate the problem of insomnia.
> Doc just called in .25mg of risperdal to add to my zoloft and klonopin. As anyone ever heard of taking ap's for anxiety/panic disorder????
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