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Posted by Michael D on March 1, 2002, at 6:07:03
I've tried only one anti-anxiety medication so far - clonazepam. I found it tranquilized some of OTHER my feelings along with my anxiety.
I am taking Celexa right now, and its not helping with anxiety.
Can some of you please comment on your experiences with feelings while on other medications.
Thanks,
Michael Dewolf
Posted by Alan on March 1, 2002, at 9:29:36
In reply to anti-anxiety meds and how they affect feelings, posted by Michael D on March 1, 2002, at 6:07:03
> I've tried only one anti-anxiety medication so far - clonazepam. I found it tranquilized some of OTHER my feelings along with my anxiety.
>
> I am taking Celexa right now, and its not helping with anxiety.
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> Can some of you please comment on your experiences with feelings while on other medications.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Michael Dewolf
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You're reaction to clo. is not necessarily the rection that you would get on the other benzodiazapines. It's as highly variable for the BZD's as it is for the ssti's for instance. It's all very individualised. I found this out through years of experience and trying xanax, Ativan, valium and clon - after giving up on the fact that the AD's were not designed for anxiety, at least for my disorder.I'm presently taking clon daily and PRN ativan for breakthrough panic. Also there's a 1 -2 week period start up period for BZD's that there is additional sedation that will wear off. Could that have caused what you are talking about?
Give the others a try IF you indeed have a legitimatley diagnosed anxiety disorder.
Alan
Posted by Michael D on March 1, 2002, at 16:20:33
In reply to anti-anxiety meds and how they affect feelings, posted by Michael D on March 1, 2002, at 6:07:03
What about Neurontin? I've heard that it can make people feel quite 'good'.
Michael D
Posted by gilbert on March 3, 2002, at 14:28:00
In reply to Re: anti-anxiety meds and how they affect feelings, posted by Michael D on March 1, 2002, at 16:20:33
Michael,
I agree with Alan you will lose the drowsiness and the depressive reaction to the benzo if you stay on it long enough. I do think klonopin exerts some sertonic activity more reason to give it about six weeks. I cannot take benzos due to my addictive nature...past doper and drunk....yet they are the only meds truly effective for panic and moderate to severe anxiety. By the way the neurontin isn't as clean as you think. You can feel very foggy on it and it takes a long time to come to a effective dosing schedule. I would try xanax or klonopin ahead of neurontin. I am currently trying the neurontin and it is not near as smooth as klonopin, also I have heard that tolerance occurs in neurontin use so for a long run med I hope it works but not sure. I am combining it with a low dose beta blocker.
Good luck,
Gil
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