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Apr 18, 2004, 06:26 PM
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I have severe anxiety phases and keep having to alternate meds. SSRIs are out.
Shouldn't one Benzo be as good as another? Ativan makes me go to sleep. Valium or Xanax is fine for a full blown panic attack, and I have also tried Klonopin. My problem is finding a doctor who will alternate my meds. Not meaning I need more, just a different med. How do I communicate this with my doctor. I am dealing with a Psychologist and a PCP. Should I see a Psychiatrist? I am afraid of my panic attacks getting severe enough to cause me to lose my job. Help! plez thanks, ~J |
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Apr 18, 2004, 11:35 PM
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Hello Mizz,
I agree with Ozzie your best off seeing a psychiatrist to help with your medications. As far as I know generally doc's don't like to switch meds often. But you and your doctor need to come up with a medication plan together that best suits you and your needs. Jennifer |
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Apr 19, 2004, 08:45 AM
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Just a quick reply, I personally would find a pdoc and work with him or her on this, this iw what I have been doing for about 4 years, takes a few trys with meds and pdoc counseling/med monitoring, but it has worked for me
 I wish you lots of love and work with this. Sincerely, DE In giving advice seek to help, not please your friend SOLON
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Apr 20, 2004, 07:34 PM
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hmm, the problems with drugs like clonazepam and other tranquilzers is that it does make you sleep.... they can also be addicting.
So why are SSRI's out of the question, there are other meds out there for anxiety/panic disorders that aren't an anti-depressant? Did you say that you don't have a doc right now? <font color=red>~Sundance~</font color=red> <font color=blue>"Never react emotionally to criticism. Analyze yourself to determine whether it is justified. If it is, correct yourself. Otherwise, go on about your business."</font color=blue> <font color=black>Norman Vincent Peale</font color=black>
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Apr 21, 2004, 02:39 PM
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I think that a pdoc would be your best option. they are specially trained to treat anxiety, depressio, etc. a general doctor is okay but they do not have the concentrated training in the mental health field. John
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