Posted by anodyne on April 7, 2005, at 7:46:08
In reply to Re: Abilify vs. Seroquel » cache-monkey, posted by temoigneur on April 7, 2005, at 5:04:07
Thank you so much everyone. Once again, it sounds like you just have to give these meds a try and see what happens. I think I might give the Seroquel a go to see what happens AND try switching over to diazapam. If the Seroquel is too much to handle i'll stay on with the diazapam solo for a while.
The only reason I don't want to rely solely on a benzo is that I have had several break through attacks on them unless I am so heavily dosed (cases of lack of sleep+public speaking) that I need a 12 hour nap afterwards.
I know there are equivalency charts out there but what has been the experience on what amount of diazapam would be needed to supplant 1mg of clonazepam for anxiety?
I think the classifications of these drugs for marketing purposes does so much more harm than good. One person's anti-psychotic is another's anxiolytic miracle. Now if I could just look the pharmacist in the eye and explain that yes, this is the second anti-psychotic I am taking in two months time.
I'll see the doc next Tuesday and will keep you posted on the outcome.
Thanks again for all the experience! -Dan
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