Posted by phidippus on March 2, 2013, at 18:09:02
In reply to Re: treatment resistant @ Phidippus, posted by quasimotor on March 2, 2013, at 17:33:53
>They dramatically increase my general physical restlessness to an intolerable level
This is akathisia. Its not common, but some people get it from ADs. Pindolol, in high doses, could be the ticket to treating it-with the added benefit of treating your anxiety.
Have you ever tried an opiate to treat the akathisia?
>Why not? Just curious
Phenelzine is known to be a very activating AD and may actually worsen your anxiety over time. Nardil would be a better choice for treating anxiety. All in all, MAOIs don't have the same track record as SSRIs or TCAs for treating anxiety.
>It's present without medication. But medications generally make it worse.
Maybe a component of your anxiety, although certain kinds of depression are expressed with motor agitation.
Have you tried an atypical antipsychotic with an AD?
Eric
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