Posted by SLS on March 3, 2013, at 8:52:01
In reply to Re: Meds for anxiety prn » phidippus, posted by tensor on March 3, 2013, at 3:57:22
> I think all benzos are not created equal. When I suspected that clonazepam might be making me more depressed, I cross-tapered over to xanax, which I use PRN to this day. It's pretty much an ideal drug for me. I know how my body handles it, no side effects, no tolerance, no rebound anxiety or withdrawal when it wears off.
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> I personally wouldn't be so quick to dis benzos. They've been around a long time, they are well understood, and a lot of people do well with them long term. You might want to consider crossing to another one and see if it makes a difference in how you feel.
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> Other than benzos, Paxil helped my anxiety and my depression, but it pooped out for the depression. A tiny dose of Seroquel has worked well for me PRN when my anxiety hits the stratosphere or if I simply can't sleep.
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> Good luck.
I agree with all of this - especially the wishing you good luck part.:-)
- ScottSome see things as they are and ask why.
I dream of things that never were and ask why not.- George Bernard Shaw
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