Posted by blueberry1 on January 14, 2007, at 1:32:55
In reply to Scared to try meds, posted by saturn on January 13, 2007, at 23:59:29
Yeah, I can relate. I am scared to try meds too.
You mentioned provigil. It's actually fairly tame in the side effects department. Some people get an anti-anxiety effect from it, and with other people it creates some anxiety. Don't quote me on this, but I do not think it has the effects on heart rate and stuff that the other stimulants you mentioned do. The good thing is that you can try one low dose (break a 100mg tab in half) one day and have a benzo prn handy. If all is well, go from there. To save on cost, just get part of a monthly prescription filled for maybe one week's worth. If you like it, go back and get the rest. Some people at remedyfind use provigil as their best and only antidepressant with hardly any side effects.
But yeah, like you I am scared. Whatever I do, it will be cautious and in moderation and with some xanax in my pocket.
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