Posted by sdb on February 20, 2006, at 15:44:36
In reply to Confused regarding choice of med presecribed, posted by Op27Nr2 on February 18, 2006, at 12:20:09
Hi Op27Nr2,
ssris are a treatment for GAD but even these drugs don't work for everybody or the sideeffects are not tolerable. I personally know a case of severe mania (closed department of psy-hospital, hereditary illness in family) completely cured with abilify. She's travelling around with her son now. Abilify against anxiety I dont know examples.
Buspirone, mirtazapine or even a benzo (prazepam, ketazolam) are other options. If the anxiety is more "social" related clonazepam is one of the most effective substance.
Choosing a substance needs good anamnesis and exact diagnosis when possible e.g. which subtype of anxiety you have, maybe underlying depression or bad life experiences.~sdb
p.s. Op27Nr2 from which composer possibly from yourself (?) :-)
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