Posted by girl1969 on January 20, 2004, at 23:17:46
In reply to off all benzo's--anxiety is awful --HELP, posted by Mandybella on January 20, 2004, at 18:25:57
Mandybella,
I don't know how much insight I can offer, but I can't take benzos for my anxiety either and I know how difficult it is. I am bipolar 1 and I absolutely need to be on an antipsychotic (currently Geodon) and that helps a lot.
I have heard about BuSpar, which is a non-benzo (and non addictive) that supposedly helps with anxiety. I think it takes 2 weeks or so to kick in. You may want to ask around and see how it has worked for people.
In the interim, your best bet might be the seroquel. I don't know how high a dosage you can go to on that.
Best wishes,
Girl
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