Posted by jms600 on March 4, 2011, at 11:00:30
In reply to Re: Suggestions for severe, stubborn anxiety? » g_g_g_unit, posted by B2Chica on March 4, 2011, at 8:50:42
Hi g_g_g_unit. I know what your going through. I"m experiencing a pretty rough patch of anxiety too at the moment. I'm currently on 20mgs Cipralex, 600mgs lithium, 40mgs buspirone and 10mgs Zyprexa - and I'm still getting severe GAD and panic disorder, along with moderate depression. I also take Valium on an as needed basis.
I've asked my doc about Nardil but he's reluctant as it's an MAOI.
I can't say Cipralex has been particularly good for my anxiety. Zyprexa is supposed to be really good for anxiety but I'm on 10mgs per day of the Velotab type yet it's doing virtually nothing - apart from making me gain weight.
I seemed to do okay (*but just okay) on Effexor so you could try that again - but be wary of raising the dose to high if noreadrenaline is an issue with you.
I'd also recommend trying a benzo on an as needed basis.
Good luck!
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