Posted by cactus on March 26, 2008, at 18:10:48
In reply to GAD and Panic Disorder - new meds?, posted by mamalaw on March 25, 2008, at 15:09:36
As a fellow GAD sufferer, I have tried many different medications over the years and nothing really works for me except benzo's, most are good but nothing touch my GAD like valium and clonazepam (klonipin/rivotril)
I'm talking about me being able to function normally and work. Benzo's are the best for me. I can't function at all on anti psychotics, even on a small dose, they leave me unable to perform my proper work duties because they put me in a stupor and are indicated on the patient information sheets with quite severe side effects, some of which are irreversible. I know people will disagree with me on this but why take anti psychotic medication if you're not psychotic.
Benzo's have been around for years and are safe option but they are addictive for some. This is just my personal opinion. If I wasn't depressed, which I have been in the past on quite a few occasions, I personally wouldn't take anything except benzo's for GAD on it's own. Some people get great results from using anti depressants or anti psychotics for anxiety but I didn't get anything but trouble from them. Just remember this is my personal experience and I hope it was helpful.
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