Posted by SLS on March 9, 2012, at 9:52:59
In reply to For Panic Disorder patients, posted by gadchik on March 9, 2012, at 6:58:10
> http://bearpaw8.tripod.com/pd.html#SSRI
> I found this posted a few years ago on this site.Reading it has helped me immensely,it has helped me accept that a daily benzo is best for my condition.For me, "benzodiazepine" has never been a dirty word. In my experience, they are incredibly useful drugs with a favorable safety and side effect profile. Dependence? So what? If you need it long-term, what's the difference? There are a few methods to ease withdrawal if that becomes necessary. Using an anticonvulsant like Trileptal is one strategy.
One disadvantage of BZDs is that a minority of people will become addicted to them and experience cravings and a psychological compulsion. This involves a biological substrate that promotes addiction. In addition, some people will experience behavioral disinhibition.
Have you considered Nardil or a tricyclic?
- ScottSome see things as they are and ask why.
I dream of things that never were and ask why not.- George Bernard Shaw
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