Posted by worrier on December 11, 2002, at 18:20:51
In reply to Re: Anxiety AAAHHHHHH » David131, posted by BrittPark on December 11, 2002, at 16:25:41
> It's a toss up whether effexor will work for you. A priori the likelihood is about 50% (I think). If the effexor doesn't work you doctor should turn to benzos (In fact he/she should have started with that first). They have an excellent effectiveness record (>70% if adequate dosages are used), and have fewer unpleasant side effects than most ADs.
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> BTW are you seeing a GP or a psychiatrists. If the former I urge you to find a psychiatrist. They know a lot more about anxiety disorders than a GP does.
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> Feel Better,
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> Britt
> Just want to second what Britt said. Please don't let your GP treat your anxiety problem. There is alot they don't understand about the drugs they hand out. Mine gave me samples of 4 antidepressants before sending me over the edge with paxil. My psychiatrist says that people with anxiety/panic disorder need to be a bit careful with SSRIs. Benzos are safe and work more quickly. Anyway, you wouldn't see a GP for open heart surgery...see someone who deals with this stuff every day if you aren't already. Avoid the mess I got myself into. Good Luck!
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