Posted by ravenstorm on November 27, 2004, at 18:10:57
In reply to Re: Is there anything left I haven't tried for anxiety, posted by smokeymadison on November 27, 2004, at 17:40:38
Won't go back on paxil because I literally will not live through the withdrawal if it does not work for me again (and I hear LOTS of stories of it not working the second time aroung). Also, I had been on it for like six years (Started at 20mg and then was able to decrease it over the years) and I got more and more tired on it. Unfortunately, I had to take it in the morning rather than the evening because if I took it at night it made my GERD so much worse it started to erode my esophagus, even on prilosec. My stomach seems to be much worse for wear after years on SSRIs. I tried prozac for ten weeks and never got over the extreme stomach upset (And it didn't work--but I was only on 10mg). Lost a bunch more weight over that experiment. Bummer. Would have liked to have been on prozac cause of the long half life.
I have considered lamictal, thanks for reminding me to add that to the list! It sounds like a good drug, but I have also heard that some people get more anxious and agitated on it. But, as we all know, I won't know until I try it. I am a little worried about mood stabilizers if I'm not bipolar. . .Will they make you worse? Neurontin made me more depressed (crying, crying) and so tired I couldn't function.
Your input is much appreciated
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