Posted by yxibow on January 22, 2006, at 16:15:47
In reply to Re: Blueberry; could this work?, posted by qbsbrown on January 22, 2006, at 6:02:46
> I know blueberry, this is all a HUGE crap shoot. Fortunately when i developed panic disorder at age 19, i took paxil and i just felt this click. Worked great for 5 some odd years til the poop out.
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> Yes i have tried ALL, and i mean all natural routes (spent thousands), and St Johns did nothing unfortunately.
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> YXIBOW- Can the valium be taken in one dosage? I'm starting w/ 25mgs, and tapering down (2.5mgs a week?)
> I have noticed less depression than the klono, but more tiredness/lethargy (given it's only been one week).
> Also getting rapid heart beats occassionally? This common?
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> As far as cymbalt, start at 30 (4-8 weeks)? then up to 60 if no change?
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> Thanks both,
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> Brian
Yes, the Valium can be taken in one dosage, it has a 24+ hour half life. But since you're used to taking the Klonopin (I believe ?) more than once a day I think, it is best to start off once a day. You'll probably reach full plasma level of Valium in less than a week and then you can take it once a day. 2.5mgs a week is a very conservative and practical reduction, about 10% a week should not be too hard on your system.Some people start Cymbalta right at the beginning at 60mgs, but since a lot of people are medication sensitive, I would start at 20mg a day for a few weeks, then 40, then 60, give or take.
The rapid heartbeats I can't explain, you're only on Klonopin at the moment and a little Valium? Oh wait, now I remember, you went off completely. Its probably residual withdrawal from "cold turkey". The Valium should resolve that. Also anxiety itself generates a few rapid heartbeats every now and then. If you experience them (or notice them that much) more than say once every few hours or so, one might be more agressive on the Valium. Or one could add a slight dose of propranolol (but not too much since it can cause depression).
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