Posted by ptc on May 3, 2003, at 16:00:44
In reply to Re: panic and Wellbutrin » ptc, posted by Viridis on May 2, 2003, at 23:25:09
Thanks for your response. I do use xanax as well and I would protect that prescription with everything I have. I've tried lots of other ways to relieve my panic attacks, but when they occur, nothing works like xanax to make them disappear or at least lighten up.
> No ADs that I've tried reduce panic/anxiety, although I certainly haven't tried them all. And of course, your reaction might be very different from mine. Really though, the "gold standard" drugs for anxiety and panic are benzodiazepines, with Klonopin and Xanax at the top of my list.
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> Sadly, this class of drugs has been demonized by many (with little justification), despite their excellent safety record, mild side effect profile, and low cost. I think low cost is the problem here (the main benzos are off-patent) so the drug companies want to push ADs that are still under patent as the magical answer, even though they're a very bad choice for some patients.
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