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Posted by Nohope on March 15, 2004, at 14:01:02
Hi
Any atypical APs that have *strong* ant-depressive or anxiolytic effects?
thanks
Nohope
Posted by joebob on March 15, 2004, at 21:02:09
In reply to Atypical APs for depression, anxiety, posted by Nohope on March 15, 2004, at 14:01:02
Posted by Bill LL on March 16, 2004, at 10:07:33
In reply to Atypical APs for depression, anxiety, posted by Nohope on March 15, 2004, at 14:01:02
Did you mean AD? Which have you tried?
Posted by Nohope on March 16, 2004, at 14:02:48
In reply to Re: Atypical APs for depression, anxiety, posted by Bill LL on March 16, 2004, at 10:07:33
Hi Bill.
No, I meant AP because I've tried so many ADs. I'm on the AP amisulpride at the moment; it is a lot better than nothing, but has some unpleasant side effects.
Nohope
Posted by Iansf on March 16, 2004, at 15:19:33
In reply to Atypical APs for depression, anxiety, posted by Nohope on March 15, 2004, at 14:01:02
> Hi
>
> Any atypical APs that have *strong* ant-depressive or anxiolytic effects?
>
> thanks
>
> Nohope
>My pdoc told me some of his colleagues have been seeing some success with Geodon. He's not persuaded of its effectiveness, however. Plus he says it has some potential side effects he's concerned about. Unfortunately I'm not sure what those are. Still, you might look into it.
Posted by btnd on March 17, 2004, at 12:23:52
In reply to Atypical APs for depression, anxiety, posted by Nohope on March 15, 2004, at 14:01:02
Sulpiride or Amisulpride.
Also I'd say Zyprexa is pretty good AP for depression.
Posted by cybercafe on March 18, 2004, at 18:09:48
In reply to Re: Atypical APs for depression, anxiety » Nohope, posted by btnd on March 17, 2004, at 12:23:52
> Sulpiride or Amisulpride.
> Also I'd say Zyprexa is pretty good AP for depression.
yeah i think zyprexa is good for depression and anxiety and obsessive thoughts etc etc .. basically everything ...abilify is really good for depression... but not so much for anxiety i don't think (may worsen it? i don't know)
p.s. - really good, but still doesn't compare to something like parnate
Posted by treb on March 18, 2004, at 22:01:38
In reply to Re: Atypical APs for depression, anxiety, posted by cybercafe on March 18, 2004, at 18:09:48
After LOTS of combinations, Depakote and Abilify have been the best. I've been on the Depakote for 2 1/2 years with lots of other SSRIs. They all made me nuts after a few weeks. Abilify is hanging in there. I take a small dose - 5 mg. 10 mg was too much.
Thanks, Treb
Posted by Nohope on March 19, 2004, at 3:36:15
In reply to Re: Atypical APs for depression, anxiety, posted by cybercafe on March 18, 2004, at 18:09:48
> > Sulpiride or Amisulpride.
> > Also I'd say Zyprexa is pretty good AP for depression.
>
>
> yeah i think zyprexa is good for depression and anxiety and obsessive thoughts etc etc .. basically everything ...
>
> abilify is really good for depression... but not so much for anxiety i don't think (may worsen it? i don't know)
> p.s. - really good, but still doesn't compare to something like parnate
>Hi Cyber,
What doses would I be looking at for Zyprexa or Abilify - full dose like for schizophrenia? I'm hoping to get away with a relatively low dose so that side effects are minimised. (BTW what side effects could I expect?)
Thanks
Nohope
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