Posted by Ritch on April 14, 2002, at 13:49:41
In reply to Magic anxiolytics, anyone? , posted by Thrud on April 14, 2002, at 7:23:12
> Hi all.
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> Are there any drug groups beside benzos that are effective for anxiety BUT:
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> 1) Do not kill your sexual function.
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> 2) Do not kill your intellect.
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> Unfortunately a broad range of benzos do this to me.
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> Please do not suggest the SSRIs, Wellbutrin etc.: been there, hated that.
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> I think my quest for the Holy Grail will never end....
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> Thrud
The only thing that might work would be a relatively non-sedating TCA, nortriptyline (at lower doses). But, you probably have already been there done that. It worked for my ADHD probably better than any other AD, without making me more anxious (I added some for WB induced anxiety a couple of times and it helped a lot). Of course you might have to deal with constipation, orthostatic hypotension, or heart arrthymias...
BTW, the primary metabolite of nortrip. (can't remember the name) has even fewer side-effects than the parent and is more anxiolytic. Don't look for that one to be developed by a pharm. co. anytime soon. You probably have already tried Buspar. KavaKava is bad for your liver. SJW? Does hydroxyzine fog up your head?-there's another possibility.
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