Posted by CK1 on April 1, 2005, at 14:21:34
In reply to Re: Bipolar II - SSRI/Lamictal - anxious » CK1, posted by Ritch on April 1, 2005, at 13:21:29
Ritch,
I was on Paxil for 2 years and it worked very well. I stopped it because I wanted my libido back and I felt good enough to quit. 3 months later, my anxiety came back, but I wanted to try an SSRI without the sexual SE's. Tried Lexapro for 3 weeks and made my hands shake, dizzy, etc. Took Klonopin (.25 2x/day) for 3 weeks and started forgetting EVERYTHING -- AND it was hell getting off. (no way am I taking a benzo long term) After Klonopin, went back on Paxil and it worked again for 8 months before it stopped working. Since then, I have tried Effexor (caused SEVERE panic), Zoloft (insomnia, anxiety) and, at the moment, am taking Paxil and Lam to no avail. SSRI's seem to bring on the panic for me. My primary care doctor mentioned Nortriptyline saying it's known to be one of the best antidepressants for anxiety...........
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