Posted by Kacy on November 3, 2003, at 1:23:01
In reply to dysthymia and anxiety overwelming, posted by Pharmer Boy on November 2, 2003, at 23:33:31
I don't know anything about the medications you asked about.
I've been diagnosed with Add/inattentive (no hyperactivity) and dysthymia. Although I tried Strattera for Add, I now take it for anxiety. I didn't realize how much anxiety I had until it was gone. Others knew, especially a therapist. (Mine has not been so bad that my stomach or back hurt, though.) Norepinephrine can reduce anxiety in some people. I've seen others posting about the same anti-anxiety results from Strattera. They took it for Add, but got a great benefit in reduced anxiety.
One other drug my doctor talked about recently was a TCA–desipramine. It's also a norepinephrine drug. It has a good record for Add.
I understand your pain. Here's hoping for some relief for you.
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