Posted by Ame Sans Vie on September 29, 2003, at 10:32:00
In reply to Seroquel - has anyone used this for anxiety?, posted by krybrahaha on September 29, 2003, at 2:29:08
Antipsychotics should be an absolute last resort for non-psychotic patients due to the extremely high probability of both diabetes and involuntary movement disorders. I'd suggest you try Effexor, BuSpar, Remeron, Serzone, tricyclics, Nardil, Parnate, Gabitril, Neurontin, lithium, Depakote, Trileptal... any one of those you haven't tried yet. Klonopin (clonazepam) or Xanax XR (extended-release alprazolam) would really be best in my opinion, even if just used temporarily until you find something else useful.
Also, be sure you're supplementing yourself adequately -- multinutrient supplements, B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, and vitamin E are extremely important. Niacinamide, magnesium, inositol and thiamine can be great for anxiety, and then there are also of course herbal products (i.e. kava, valerian, Californian poppy, passion flower). L-tryptophan or 5-HTP could help tremendously as well.
As I said though, antipsychotics are absolutely not indicated in a case such as you described. With all the horrifying side effects, I'd personally be quite suspicious of any doctor who would suggest such a thing for a non-psychotic.
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