Posted by Mark H. on March 19, 2002, at 19:34:38
In reply to Mark H, what meds help you with SP?, posted by Katie Rose on March 19, 2002, at 18:56:22
Hi Katie Rose,
I don't know much about medications for treatment of social phobia. Hopefully, others here will give you a more comprehensive answer.
Interestingly, though, I too take a beta-blocker (Pindolol) and a small amount of clonazepam at night, though for different reasons (?).
The beta-blocker helps counteract the symptoms of my body's over-production of adrenaline, while the Klonopin helps keep me from thrashing about in my sleep (Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, they call it).
However, together with a stimulant to stay awake during the day, 150mg of Effexor, and a small amount of Cytomel, I did find effective relief from the atypical, refractive, bipolar depression I used to experience.
For me, anything that effectively works for depression also *helps* with my social phobias (even if it hasn't eliminated them).
I needed to work very closely with my doctor on finding the right level of beta-blocker as well. It turned out I needed to split the tablet in two and take half in the morning and half at night, or I would get heart palpitations.
I don't know if any of this information helps, but I wanted to share my experiences.
Best wishes,
Mark H.
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