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Posted by DoYouKnowHim? on October 11, 2003, at 12:16:51
Anybody have any suggestions or stories on what to take for Generalized Anxiety Disorder? I am currently taking 30mg Adderral, 1mg Klonopin, and 600 mg Nuerontin ... Thanks, Michael
Posted by Jasmine Neroli on October 14, 2003, at 22:36:25
In reply to Best Med for GAD?, posted by DoYouKnowHim? on October 11, 2003, at 12:16:51
Hi:
I was initially diagnosed as "Depressed with Anxiety" and prescribed Celexa. That really helped with the constant worrying thoughts that would never stop, but my insomnia remained and eventually I became more apathetic and depressed. Once I stopped Celexa, ALL my anxiety returned, including panic attacks, but I did not get a return of the CONSTANT ANTICIPATORY worry!
I was given Klonopin (1mg) per day, which stopped the physical anxiety symptoms and made me very relaxed. It seemed to make me disinhibited though, and I made some bad decisions that caused me more anxiety!!
Then, I was re-diagnosed as GAD and started on BuSpar, with Klonopin to take, as needed for situations that I knew would be stressful. I have been on this combo for about 7 weeks, gradually increasing the BuSpar to 30 mg per day.
Right now, I feel more "slow" at this dose, somewhat lethargic and low feeling, but not as generally anxious. I still do have high anxiety days, but the Klonopin takes care of that! What I'm looking for is a lowering of anxiety, without lowering my energy/mood! I have to carry on with this experiment for about 3 more weeks, before my pdoc reviews. So I, too, am looking at options out there. How have you found your combo to work? Downsides?
Hope my "story" helps!
Jas
Posted by DoYouKnowHim? on October 15, 2003, at 1:11:14
In reply to Re: Best Med for GAD?, posted by Jasmine Neroli on October 14, 2003, at 22:36:25
Jas:
I would be interested to see how the Buspar continues to work at higher levels. Please e me and let me know.
Michael
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