Posted by tizza on March 27, 2006, at 22:47:46
In reply to Re: APs for depression... » ed_uk, posted by linkadge on March 27, 2006, at 13:09:58
> I think doctors need to keep perspective on AP side effects vs. benzo side effects.
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> A lot of doctors feel that it is safer to use an AP for anxiety than benzo, although I don't know what that is based on. AP's can have some nasty withdrawl effects too.
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> LinkadgeCouldn't agree more, but what about the nasty BIG side effects compared to benzo's. AP's are just far, far worse for depression in my opinion from what I have personally experienced. Valium keeps me even, mogadon helps me sleep. I know that they are way easier to come of compared to SSRI's but seroquel and zyprexa, which are AP's are vile drugs and should ONLY be used for people suffering from psychotic disorders. Sorry about the rant but I feel very strongly about this because I should NEVER have been prescribed them and I nearly lost everything (family, friends, mind) because of them. They weren't designed for depression so why bother treating people with them who suffer from depression and anxiety. Paul
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