What other med could be added to Effexor 150 mg to help anxiety?!


Question: What other med could be added to Effexor 150 mg to help anxiety!?
Curious!? I am on Effexor and just feel like the anxiety is not subsiding!. My Dr and I talked today and she said to give it a little more time and that we would add something else later on!. I want to be educated on my options!. Any suggestions on additions!?

I am also going to see a psych!. to just talk things out!.!.!.

Please only serious answer!. Thanks in advance!Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
There is a great web site at:
http://www!.helpguide!.org/mental/anxiety_!.!.!.

It discusses all the pros and cons of the various classes of meds used for anxiety!. I won't make a recommendation because my cocktail is set up for depression, DID and anxiety/PTSD and includes five different meds including atypical antidepressants, anti-anxiety meds, and an atypical antipsychotic!. In addition, what works for one person may not work for someone else!.

I do agree with the poster who suggested that your doctor who prescribes the meds should probably be a psychiatrist -- not a primary care doc -- once they get into mixing more than a couple meds -- and some primary care docs don't even like to mix two meds!. Also, be aware it does take time for meds to work -- they have to build up to therapeutic levels within your body before they do anything -- unlike antibiotics which we are all used to taking for a couple days and feeling better!.

Hope the web site gives you the info you need to be educated when you talk to your doctor!.

MichelleWww@Answer-Health@Com

See a psychiatrist instead of a doctor!. Effexor reduces anxiety in some while causing it in many!. Personally, I'd want the most qualified doc, and to swap meds instead of adding another one!. Regular SSRIs like Paxil, Zoloft, Prozac usually are better at anxiety!. There also are beta blockers that can be used in conjunction with antidepressants if depression also is an issue!. There's at least one other alternative I can't remember before benzos!. All of which is why I would work with a psychiatrist, the type of doctor who specializes in psych meds!. If you do have one who isn't going down this road, go get another!. That's my most serious answer!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

well maybe effexor isn't a good anti depressant for u!. some work for some people and some don't!. u could always try lexapro, zoloft, paxil or wellbutruin!. now if ur wondering what kind of drug u can take with it, people take benzo drugs with anti depressants sometimes!. like xanax, ativan, clonazepam or valium!. xanax and ativan last shorter periods of time!. like only for a few hours but they're stronger too!. clonazepam and valium aren't as strong but they last a little longer than xanax and ativan!. my screename is TheBTPYoda and i'm on aim or yahoo messenger if u want to talk!. good luck!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Xanax, lorazepam, Valium are other options!. But you have to discuss with your psychiatrist whether they will be drug interactions!.

I tried GABA, a natural drug available in the pharmacy and it works better than Xanax!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I am taking Effexor for my depression and Clonazepam for anxiety didorderWww@Answer-Health@Com

my husband takes that- and lorazepam!. the lorzepam is only to be taken as needed- not ever day!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

medatopeal i have the same problem but if i had to i can live with out the effexor but not the otherWww@Answer-Health@Com





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