Posted by Rick on September 2, 2001, at 3:32:20
In reply to Re: Xanax and panic, experiences?-Elizabeth, posted by thrud on September 1, 2001, at 0:54:24
>All I know is that there are drugs out there that apparently restrain the offending neural material, but unfortunately, not specifically enough to prevent side effects (maybe my offending neural material is connected or connstructed very closely to that responsible for sexual activity?).
I just went on another little search binge and from what I read it looks as if you may be barking up the right tree. Apparently there can be complex interplay between sex-related hormones, some kinds of epilepsy (seems to be those with psychogenic features), panic disorder, and medications used to treat seizures. As you know, the latter overlap with anxiety meds. I did Xanax and benzos in general cited in this vein in a few Medline citations, although hormonal reactions -- when present --appear to vary dramatically by individual. Many hormones are cited as posible contributors in the article and abstract that I've provided links to below.
> As alluded to above, I think I will see an endocrinologist first and see if anything abnormal turns up.
Sounds like a good idea. I read of several instances where hormone therapy and/or med changes reduced male sexual dysfunction without disrupting (or even adding to) treatment of panic or panic-like symptoms.
Hope these provide some ideas that are new to you:
http://www.gsdl.com/news/connections/vol5/conn19990630.html
Rick
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