Posted by lepus on August 18, 2010, at 14:24:33
I have been dealing with severe agoraphobia for about 5 years. I have barely left the house in that time. I'm currently on Klonopin, 1mg 3x a day. I also have Xanax to use as needed.
Lately, the anxiety seems to be getting worse. I think it is partially because the agoraphobia has gone on so long and I feel my life slipping away.
Clearly, I need more medication as exposure therapy doesn't seem to be working at all.
I have been on several SSRIs, SNRIs, tricyclics, Depakote, Trileptal, and some atypical antipsychotics. I have been on a lot of meds in my years of dealing with anxiety and agoraphobia.
My most recent meds trial was with Imipramine. I had some luck with it at one point in my life. However, it was a nightmare this time. My panic attacks actually became worse.
At this point my doctor is giving me the choice of Abilify or Seroquel XR. I'm afraid of Abilify because I've read anxiety is a side effect. I would only start on 2mg of Abilify. Seroquel XR concerns me because I'm med sensitive (have unusual reactions) and you have to start at a high dose (50mg).
I need help. I have to try another medication despite my fears of side effects and feeling worse, as I often have in the past with meds. I am at the end of my rope. If anyone can provide some guidance I would be very appreciative. Which med is better? Any other ideas? I know mileage varies. I just need a miracle. Desperately.
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