Posted by katekite on June 8, 2002, at 11:57:21
In reply to MAJOR Benzo responder...what best A.D's?, posted by jay on June 8, 2002, at 5:38:08
I liked benzos but not the dependence or sedation.
You might try neurontin.. not really an AD but a small proportion of people find it works great as an AD. ie for those for whom it works, it works wonders. It is mainly anti-anxiety. The great thing about it is that you can start at an effective dose and you will know in a couple days if it will work.... whereas all the ADs you have to wait weeks and weeks with little anxiety help. So you make another appointment with the doctor for the following week in case it doesn't do the trick. I had a great response to neurontin, initial side effects were a little weird and lasted one day, then I felt calm and younger and able to enjoy myself. Very few side effects. Couldn't recall why I had been so scared of social situations since it was now so nice to talk to people. LOL.
What ADs have you tried and what were your complaints about them? Past experiences often are helpful in knowing what class of drugs to turn to next.
Regarding health worries, the newer ADs have these wonderful little nagging bizarre side effects that could drive anyone into that. Hmmm, why is my left ear buzzing? stuff like that.
kate
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