Posted by ace on July 21, 2005, at 21:40:34
In reply to Low dose SSRI for anxiety?, posted by Franz on July 21, 2005, at 16:09:29
> Hello,
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> I want to avoid long term use of benzodiazepines for anxiety.Why? They are very safe and, used therapeutically produce great results. Furthermore, over time, it has been seen that long-term benzo users (like me) tend to LOWER their dose.
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> The problem I have with SSRIs is that at antidepressant doses I do not get much antidepressant effect but they are sedating.SSRI's are fairly weak drugs for the most part IMO. Their fundamental action, blocking re-uptake to increase 5HT rests on a false theory IMO.
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> I would like to know if someone knows if it is possible to use a SSRI but at a lower dose to help with anxiety but not get a sedating effect.
You will be playing around forever dude!
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> I have tried Zoloft and Effexor and the last gave me the less side effects. Any other is better for what I want?.Nardil. Parnate.
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> What about low dose SSRI plus some 5HTP?.Possibly, but then you are really getting into some grey areas, if you know what I mean...
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> ThanksAce.
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