I was on Zoloft 200 mg. for about
12 years along with xanax and buspar, all of which helped me get through some bad anxiety/depression. Then the Zoloft stopped working and I was put on Paxil 60 mg and now it has been upped to 80 mg, again, I am still on buspar, but haven't been on xanax for a number of years.
Lately, my anxiety and depression has started rearing its ugly head again and my psychiatrist added a pathetic dose of 25 mg of Vistaril for the anxiety. Online research shows me that the majority of doctors start at a dose of 50 mg-100 mg. I'm not thrilled with Vistaril as it is an antihistamine which causes drowsiness and with my sleep apnea keeping me sleepy enough as it is, the Vistaril doesn't seem to be the optimum choice.
However, my doctor had also mentioned that he might Abilify to my Paxil for my anxiety OR he will change me from Paxil to some other AD. From what I've read online, many patients are not very thrilled with Abilify and how it makes them feel. That scares me. On the other hand, starting over on a new AD that may not work is scary too!
I was told on the Anxiety board to ask about
the Abilify here on the depression board. I hope someone can guide me!some.
Thanks!
jl