Posted by ed_uk on April 3, 2006, at 16:16:50
In reply to Re: So If You Live In The UK? » ed_uk, posted by Meri-Tuuli on April 3, 2006, at 15:07:55
Hi Meri
>I daren't touch them, as I'm sleepy enough on SSRIs let alone a tricyclic
Not all TCAs are sedating. Lofepramine (Gamanil) might be worth a try.
>I think she even got a benzo from her GP for panic, although I don't know which one/how much. I've emailed her to ask.
Probably diazepam 2mg. I always felt like my pdoc was taking the p*ss when he gave me the 2mg tablets. I told him I needed at least 10mg per dose. Many docs seem obsessed with only using the 2mg tablets. Probably the result of some guidelines aimed at withdrawing people from diazepam.
>I know more about pysch meds than they do.
I know more about psych meds that any doc I've ever seen. That's not saying much. It really isn't. I'm not being arrogant - just realistic. Most of the docs were completely useless. The others were just useless. Psychiatry in the UK is extremely unadventurous. In contrast, psychiatry in the US is virtually owned by the pharmaceutical companies.........and doctors just love the newest, most advertised, most expensive, shiny new drugs......and start prescribing them for all sorts of reasons eg. prescribing some new anticonvulsant for anxiety instead of an established treament. It's disturbing at times. You'll here of people starting on Topamax for bipolar disorder without first trying any of the established meds.
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