Posted by SLS on February 25, 2012, at 11:05:33
In reply to Best non-MAOI for these symptoms?, posted by davidla on February 25, 2012, at 10:55:16
> I know everyone responds differently - I am just looking for the med with the best chance of working even if the advantage is slight.
>
> Looking to treat these symptoms in order of severity:
> 1. Depression
> 2. Social Anxiety
> 3. OCD
> 4. Irritability
>
> SSRI options in order?
> 1. Effexor XR (venlafaxine)
> 2. Cymbalta (Duloxetine)
> 3. Paxil (Paroxetine)
>
> Best augmentation?
> 1. Klonopin (for anxiety)
> 2. Anafranil (for OCD)
I would try making Anafranil your core treatment around which to augment and treat residual symptoms. As far as choosing what drugs to use as augmenters, it depends on what symptoms remain to be treated.
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