I have severe panic disorder, next week I see the doc, I want to suggest an antidepressant for me for this. I am weening off of xanax right now, he wants to put me on an antidepressant. Anyone have any expierience with this?
2006-10-02 07:44:07 · 6 answers · asked by Kay M 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Theres several...and really it all just depends. The effects of any of the medications (Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac, Lexapro, Welbutrin...aka Zyban...etc., etc., the list goes on forever) on any one certain person varies so much its kind of a guessing game. For me, none of the above so far, but Elavil and Trazadone are good and they are antidepressants, but they make you sleepy. Although I dont really think that matters much since you are being weaned off xanax right now. Elavil (amitryptiline) and trazadone are inexpensive, but they are older medications and they may be difficult to get a dr to prescribe since they tend to prescribe the newer ones with less side effects. Good luck
2006-10-02 08:21:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Xanax is a trnquilizer. Paxil is an anti-depressant used for panic disorder. Frankly, I used to have severe panic disorder and I was helped tremendously by a program from the Midwest Center for Panic and Depression. It's by Lucinda Bassett, who was also a former panic/depression sufferer.
2006-10-02 08:30:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am so happy, it was only a 35 minute drive ( 70 minutes total) but absolutely no sign of anxiety or panic i shopped till I dropped - brilliant! I will now go for the next stage DUAL CARRIAGE way, probably at the weekend, with my husband accompanying me first then the solo drive, if successful the final stage of driving on motorway
Beat Anxiety And Panic Attacks Naturally?
2016-05-17 03:57:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest that you frankly tell your doctor all of your symptoms and problems. You should NOT be suggesting drugs to your Doctor. You should listen to his advice -- not people on the Internet who do not have medical degrees and have not seen your medical history. There are lots of good drugs and drug combinations for panic disorder. I am sure that your doctor can find the best one for you. It sometimes takes several attempts before you are happy (no side effects). This process is NORMAL.
2006-10-02 08:01:56 · answer #4 · answered by Cindy B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From my own research, Paxil is best for panic disorders. It is also used for social anxiety disorders.
2006-10-02 07:54:04 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Trazodone, but finding the problem and overcoming it works much better.
2006-10-02 07:47:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zoloft,it works for me.I'm on 75 mg.Talk to your doctor.
2006-10-02 07:53:06 · answer #7 · answered by willis_is_40 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would try Zanax. Take only minutes to work. But would ask your DR. what is best for you!
2006-10-02 07:56:10 · answer #8 · answered by dexmlz 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Lexapro might help you; it has virtually no side effects. Bring this up with your DR.
2006-10-02 07:45:31 · answer #9 · answered by chrstnwrtr 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sugar,chocolates or any sweets, just make you are not going to over eat. It will make you calm. Don't take so much anti depressant.
2006-10-02 07:55:48 · answer #10 · answered by arieshay 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋