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social anxiety meds

Posted by intheclouds on May 10, 2004, at 8:45:05

Hi, I just posted a question about Lamictal (I am taking it for depression/bipolar) but I have another, separate question about social anxiety.

I asked my psych dr. what meds were available for social anxiety (after he agreed that my symptoms do indicate this) and he said that he will only prescribe SSRI's for it. I know that these don't work for me because I was on them for years for depression.

He said anti-anxiety meds are too addictive, but I have heard of people having good results from meds such as klonopin or ativan. I don't have any history of addiction, however my brother was an alcoholic.

How can I get him to listen to me and prescribe something other than SSRI's? Is there any other meds that aren't addictive but aren't SSRI's? Any help or experiences would be greatly appreciated!!!


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