Posted by HappyGirl on March 17, 2005, at 23:48:49
In reply to Re: Trazodone - anxiety/depression appendix, posted by sdb on March 17, 2005, at 10:21:50
Hi:
>>> What type of anxiety does the trazodone kill for you (which dosage daily)- generalized anxiety, social anxiety or performance anxiety?<<<--- The Anxiety I have seems to be related with a depressive side of my Bipolar. Then, after my Bp under control, ... or with the Trazodone, my Anxiety is non-existence, ... but it took quite awhile for me to get this 'stable' stage.
Oh, ... BTW, I've been taking the Trazodone daily since last summer, somewhere around 150 mg. For me, 'too much' causes adverse effect rather than getting 'positive' effect. Then, it's needed to be cautious not go over higher dosage.
In regard to 'newer A.D.' vs. 'older A.D.s,' ... unfortunately, I am NOT able to take any of SSRIs, either my system does not need or simply SSRIs don't go well with the chemical of my brain. Then, my A.D. combo. is Wellbutrin SR 300 mg. and Trazodone 150 mg. along with Zyprexa 5 mg. and Lithium 300 mg., both of which have a 'booster effect' on my A.D. combo.
My dx is Bp with ultra-rapid cycler which is said to be one of 'hardest' cases in M.I., then it took years for me to find the right med. combo. However, in the end, I got 'my-old-self' back and fairly stabilized to feel 'normal' most of days. However, I need to be cautious NOT to overload due to 'stress' issue which causes either depressive or hypomanic episodes.For me, Serzone/Nefadozone(max. dosage) before the Trazodone is a 'life-saver' due to my inability on SSRIs. Now, with the Trazodone, my Bp has been almost under control.
H.G.
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