Posted by SLS on January 28, 2009, at 16:52:30
In reply to Re: I need advice on anxious depression., posted by bleauberry on January 28, 2009, at 16:24:49
> I guess this all depends on whether this anxiousness was the same or less before the meds. Or before one of the meds. If it at some point got worse than before, then you know it is one of the meds. If on the other hand it was there before but has not improved with the meds, then logic says they are the wrong meds. If that were the case, Lexapro or Paxil could replace Zoloft. Zyprexa could replace Seroquel. Lamictal itself could be the guilty one. All these things are possibilities but not for sure. That's why it is important to compare how things were before each med to how they are after the med.
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> Meds can and do cause things to happen that are the opposite of what they are hoped to do. For example, just because Zoloft is generally good for anxiety doesn't mean it won't worsen anxiety for some people or have no effect on reducing anxiety. It is not universally good for anxiety, only generally. Same with the other meds. Even though Seroquel might feel like an elephant dart when you take it, underneath that zombiness it can stir up some inner restlessness.
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> So I guess what I'm saying is it might be good to take a close look at the meds and see if you can point a finger at any of them. If not, then a dosage change may be in order. Maybe down on Zoloft, up on Seroquel, not sure about Lamictal.
Excellent post.What would you do first?
- Scott
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