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Posted about 4 years ago

 

Has anyone been on any depression/anxiety meds? I've been on Xanex (hated it) and Lexapro, but I'm not sure it's working. What's worked for you? I would like to show up to my next doctor's appt armed with more knowledge/opinions than I have now. Thanks in advance!!!!!!

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Rate This | Posted about 4 years ago

 

Ativan or Klonopin for anxiety works AWESOME!  .5mg-1.0mg per tablet.  1-3 tablets a day as needed for anxiety.  It works great when you are working the ER!

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Rate This | Posted about 4 years ago

 

Run from any doc or np who gives you benzos. Danger Will Robinson.

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p.s. Lexapro is a good one. Maybe you just need your dose bumped up. Go to the max dose on any antidepressant before switching to a new drug.
 

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Rate This | Posted about 4 years ago

 

I agree stay away from Benzos....stay away from Klonopin...... I agree that Lexapro has good results, all you may need is an up in dosage.

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Rate This | Posted about 4 years ago

 

Whats wrong with good old prozac?   Just because it went out of style with big hair doesnt mean its not fabulous...........I still like big hair.  Prozac was originally given to me years ago for depression after a bad divorce, I was constantly eating...........and the md who precribed it said prozac did something in the brain that could help with nightime binge eating.   I lost the 40# and havent gained it back.  The night time thing the doc told me could be a load of crap to get me to leave his office so he could go play golf, but  I have no complaints with prozac.  I do have an RX for xanex, but only take it for extremely stressful situations, aka flying...........vacation with family, etc.  I would advice anybody if they were given a benzo for a particular reason................when your reason is over, get rid of it, and call the doc 2 weeks in advance if you know your going to travel.  Benzos do serve a purpose, but I couldnt function in society taking it on a routine basis, and I'm glad I dont enjoy being a zombie!   <free tip, never get online when you take a xanex and have tequila>      Angie