Posted by jms600 on February 1, 2008, at 16:29:39
Hi everyone,
I apologise in advance if this topic has been done to death, but I'd like your opinions on how safe antipsychotic medications are in low doses, on a long-term basis, for the treatment of chronic anxiety?
I'm currently on 100mg of Seroquel per day for severe anxiety and panic attacks. I'm also taking 10mg of Cipralex/Lexapro. I've taken Benzos in the past and they have bought relief to me when I've been at my worst; however, I'm sure you will agree that they aren't a long-term treatment that can be taken every day for years on end.
I am certain that the only way I am going to get through life coping with my anxiety is by taking low doses of antipsychotic medications.
Can they literally be taken for years, or even decades, safely if the dosage is below the standard amount for that particular antipsychotic?
Is Seorquel safe in the long term? If the Seroquel doesn't work my psychiatrist has said he will try a low dose of Zyprexa. Is that any safer?
I've tried most of the SSRIs and a couple of the SNRIs as well as anxiolytics such as Buspirone, however nothing has helped. The only time I have really felt good is when I was taking a combination of Seroxat and Stelazine (Trifluoperazine).
Is it really possible to safely take low-dose antipsychotic medications for life?
Any advice or opinions would be appreciated!
Thanks!
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