Posted by aphex on October 23, 2003, at 14:12:42
In reply to Re: Gabitril vs. benzodiazepines for GAD » aphex, posted by Viridis on October 23, 2003, at 13:35:02
> 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.Here's a catch-22 situation: Because of my anxiety, I find it so difficult to get a full time job, and get "real" insurance. I am a student at a state college, so I have health insurance through them, but I can only see the school's psychiatrist.
I felt the same way when I was diagnosed and asked about benzos. What if this is a medication that can help me like it has helped thousands? How can a doctor categorically denying the benifit of a class of drugs really be acting benificial to his patients?
For now, I'm going to ask about getting off the Gabitril, and trying Paxil. It seems that is my only option.
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