Posted by ed_uk on February 9, 2005, at 8:25:06
In reply to nothing like a sedating TCA for anxiety/panic, posted by KaraS on February 8, 2005, at 18:39:18
Hi Kara,
Have you ever tried hydroxyzine (Atarax, Vistaril) for anxiety? It takes effect within about half an hour. At the very low dose that you're taking, doxepin has a stong antihistamine action; it's other effects are quite weak at this dose. Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine which is sometimes used to treat anxiety. For most people, hydroxyzine doesn't seem to be very effective but I thought you might like it :-) Since it takes effect quickly, it could be useful prn.
Ed.
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