Posted by Mitch on December 26, 2001, at 18:42:45
In reply to Sinequan/TCAs for social phobia/anxiety depress. ?, posted by 3 Beer Effect on December 23, 2001, at 9:27:13
> I read that Sinequan (Doxepin) has both anti-anxiety and anti-depressant properties. Does anyone have experience with Sinequan- Is it more or less sedating than Remeron? Is the anti-anxiety effect as good as Klonopin or other benzodiazepines? What major side effects can I expect?
I took the stuff for about three or four years (first antidepressant back in 1979). I think it is best for sleep and generalized anxiety. If you want a TCA to work similar, but with improved antidepressant effect I would go with amitriptyline (Elavil). I don't know if they still make this-but they made a combination med. that was amitripytline+chlordiazepoxide (Librium) combined together in various strengths. That might be something to consider-they are both very dirt cheap. As far as sfx go, expect a lot of dry mouth and "hang-over". I liked amitriptyline better than Remeron because I built up a tolerance to the sedation, whereas with Remeron the sedation never seemed to go away. The closest thing to "3 Beers" might be flurazepam which is used as a hypnotic and is very long-acting. Maybe, some flurazepam at bedtime (30mg) with 25mg of Elavil?
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