Posted by maddog on June 27, 2004, at 19:05:07
Hi Everyone,
I am looking for some advice on drug therapy for general anxiety and social anxiety.
I have been on and off Paxil for 3 years and I take Klonopin on a as needed basis (essentially, before important meetings and presentations). Klonopin works very well. Paxil is OK but the disadvantages (lethargy, sexual, etc.) outweigh the advantages.
I have a prescription for Nardil and I have discontinued Paxil for 4 weeks now. So I am set to go. I have the following questions which I hope some of you have experience dealing with.
1) Does Nardil offer therapeutic advantages over Klonopin? Which of these two drugs is more effective for anxiety and/or social anxiety?
2) How do these two drugs compare in terms of tolerance, dependency, withdrawal?
3) Does the effective dosage of Klonopin lower when using Nardil? Is Klonopin even needed?
Although Klonopin works well for me, it does not offer around the clock relief from anxiety, unless I take Klonopin around the clock -- which I would prefer not to do. It seems that Nardil would provide this but I am concerned that it will be less effective and have more severe side effects.
Any advice is appreciated!
Thanks,
maddog
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