[1hopefulgal]

For years, I was on Prozac (SSRI) for panic attacks. It allowed me to lead a productive life. Then, I experienced a trauma which caused the panic disorder to return. Was switched to clonazepam (benzodiazepine), which made me feel like I was losing my mind. Eased off that and put on Zoloft (SSRI).

Panic disorder is under control, but I've had a horrible case of depression for the past two years. It was so bad that I hardly left my bed. A couple months ago, I saw a doctor, who increased the Zoloft and was given a referral to a psychiatrist, who "may want to change or supplement" my current medication.

After my experience with the clonazepam and another unknown medication 20 years ago, I am scared to death of changing meds.

I am very curious to know what meds or med combinations others are taking or have taken for depression or depression & panic disorder.

I do know that none of us are the same. What does or does not work for me may not be the same for others. But knowing what meds are commonly prescribed will help me to do some research so I can know what questions to ask when the doc suggests a certain medication.

Paxil's been pretty good for me. I haven't had any problems with it.

Hey 1hopfulgal,
What you said in your post is right when it
comes to meds? Each med works differently
on different people that's for sure! You are spot on
about that! All I can say is talk to your psychiatrist
document from day to day how the meds make you feel
then hopefully with the right kind of meds you'll feel more
level.
Once when I went to the V.A. mental health a Doctor there
told me that when meds are prescribed to any one individual that
its pretty much an experiment on how much to prescribe.
She pretty much said that. Which didn't leave me feeling at all
reassured let me tell you.
You mentioned the med colnazapham? I am prescribed that but I only take that
only when needed,which is to say my friend when I get really manic.
It works well, I was told that it is highly addictive however a one month supply lasts me 2 months which is good since I really hate taking pills in the first place but I have to have it with my bipolar + depression I get really bad!
Its probably a good thing that you can't take the clonazapham because of its addictiveness.
I also take Lamotrigine I got prescribed that during my stay at the UW inpatient psych ward late last year and it seems to help provided I take it everyday.
You may want to look up that last med I mentioned on WebMD.com
I feel you on the meds my friend. I had a real bad reaction one year when I was prescribed Wellbutrin (hope I spelled it right) it felt like I was on a steroid rage like those atheletes who take those awful steroids and get crazy.
Feel free to drop me a line if you like.
I feel your pain & understand.
I care too.
Also, try your best to avoid any alcohol it just does not mix with our illness & the meds.
Be well!