Posted by ace on January 20, 2005, at 19:03:56
In reply to Re: What Is Best Anti-Anxiety Med In Your Opinion?, posted by phillipa on January 19, 2005, at 21:30:07
> Ace; It started off as anxiety disorder many years ago[probably before the PDR was revised], became depression/anxiety, new pdoc PTSD, and now I think major depession. I can't stay asleep, and it seems I need more klonopin and CH all the time. Thanks for your help Phillipa
In that case, I would seriously consider a sedating TCA as first line...Nardil, for some, including myself, has sedative properties. Also, Clonidine has been shown to help anxiety and depression and has unequivocal sedative properties. Also, now I know your diagnoses, I believe Seroquel would be a good choice too...in the range of 100-200mg. Zyprexa 2.5-10mg would also seem an astute decision. Wecan also try some old antipsychotics which have VERY much sedative properties, although they do not really seem to effect depressive symptoms.
But, overall, I would try something like Clomipramine, or Trazodone.
Hope this helps!!!
I wish you happiness!
Ace
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