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Sparky,

If you have panic attacks, or periods of acute anxiety...in other words, times when the anxiety seems to breakthrough in spite of your current Rx...then could inquire about an as needed benzodiazepine.

However, some doctors are not keen on prescribing this class of meds due to the risk of dependency.

If that is the case, and you can't tolerate a higher dose of your Cipralex...then you may need to discuss trying another SSRI for a more complete coverage of your anxiety issue/symptoms.

Are you also in a position to be able to consider therapy at this time? This is comibnation with your meds could be a very powerful treatment combo for you.;)

Best wishes with finding what you need in order to feel better! Let us know how your appointment goes.

S.C.

Hi Sparky, I never tried the drugs like you take I did use Xanax
very effective, like SC says some doctors are fearful of addiction,
I used it over ten years with no problem, all I wanted to accomplish was to stop a panic attack before I got ahold of me
and it did this well, it took me several years to learn to not take
it every day, then It was kinda like being free, I carried it with me
everywhere but only used it when panic hit me, not anxiety, I
learned to defeat anxiety, now I have been off xanac over 2 years. Peace Larry ***

Post Edited (lgm1942) : 4/28/2014 9:53:03 PM (GMT-6)

I also take xanax, I have taken valium and klonopin in the past, but none worked as quickly as the xanax. I am reminded at every doctors visit that xanax is a temporary solution, but in my mind if it helps me through an incredibly terrible time why such the fuss? Yes it is incredibly addictive if you misuse it, I was prescribed 2mg 3 times a day for a couple of years and then had to quit cold turkey when I lost my medical insurance and I suffered for over two months with withdrawals and a cloudy mind. I believe all medications have risks involved, but would a doctor not give a patient suffering with pain pain medication just because they may get addicted? Some doctors try to push the busbar which did not help me at all, I think when a panic attack can come out of no where and a anti-depressant anti anxiety medication is not enough, that a fast acting medication like xanax is not terrible to take, I wish I didn't have to take it, but I do.

So doctor added 30mg Remeron to my Cipralex dose. Also gave me a few adavin to get me through the next week or so. Hope this new drug starts working fast. Too many bad days lately

Thanks. Feeling horrible today. Never wish this on my worst enemy. Just want to be happy and strong again