Posted by Viridis on October 23, 2003, at 13:35:02
In reply to Gabitril vs. benzodiazepines for GAD, posted by aphex on October 23, 2003, at 10:42:03
The anti-benzo mindset is very common, and sad, since these are very effective meds for many people. The concern seems to be dependency, but if anything, Paxil and many other antidepressants have a worse record for discontinuation problems than benzos (plus all the side effects of ADs).
Based on my experience, I'd recommend you try Klonopin (clonazepam). It seems to be the "gold standard" for panic attacks especially, and I've found it extremely effective at a low dose with no side effects after the first week or two.
If your pdoc is so set against benzos, I'd look for another doctor. There's no justification for benzophobia in a situation like this, and a doctor who's so set in his/her ways that they won't try a safe, well-established drug like Klonopin is really doing you a disservice.
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