Posted by contemplative1 on February 15, 2004, at 18:45:07
Help!
I have general anxiety, depression and minor insomnia. I also have a history of narcotic addiction.
SSRI's work well for me but they kill my sex drive and caused some apathy. I tried with success:
CEXLEXA, PAXIL and PROZAC
I did not tolerate:
EFFEXOR, ZOLOFT, REMERON (too sedating) and WELLBUTRIN (Hypomania and anxiety producing), SEROQUEL, STRATTERA, RITALIN, DEXEDRINE (the last two were too addictive and headache producing and caused severe mood fluctuation)
For sleep I have tried with success:
AMBIEN, SONATA, CLONAZEPAM, ATIVAN and XANAX but do not want to rely on anything addictive and hate the morning grogginess.
I am currently taking NEURONTIN at night which helps with sleep and as needed during the day and that helps too, but I am still very edgy and irritable later in the day. I also take 75Mg's of LAMICTAL.
My Psychiatrist wants me to try ABILIFY...I am not so sure after reading about how it can make people feel very speedy.
PLEASE if someone has had similar drug experiences do let me know what works for you.
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