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Posted by Adam33 on January 28, 2004, at 23:16:29
I started Lexapro just a little while ago (mainly for SAD, but for very mild OCD as well), and feel pretty good so far (40mg). However I have read quite a few posts where people were praising the effects of zoloft for SA. Personally I deal more with performance anxiety than overall social anxiety, but am really looking for a good SSRI to help me keep my Klonopin doses down (to keep me sharp during presentations). Before required performances (improtu or planned) my anxiety goes through the roof and I have to quickly load on Benzo's (1.5-3mg's) & Propranolol (40mg-50mg's), which dulls me quite a bit (am almost puts me to sleep).
All thoughts are greatly appreciated!!
Posted by DanielJ on January 29, 2004, at 14:08:34
In reply to Lexapro vs. Zoloft for SAD, any thoughts???, posted by Adam33 on January 28, 2004, at 23:16:29
My son has Schizo. but prior to that the first signs were of SAD (typical) Zyprexa is used to control his SChz. The problem was he still got stressed out and had panic attacks. As a first attempt he was given Lexapro which failed miserably. He was wide awake all night! Klonopin helped the panic attacks but put him to sleep. Zoloft solved the problem. I would have to say at times his senses might be slightly dulled by it so that is a possible effect. However he is good natured and agreeable and able to function at a near normal level, in spite of having a serious MI. Three cheers for Zoloft and Zyprexa.
Posted by Adam33 on January 29, 2004, at 18:53:36
In reply to Re: Lexapro vs. Zoloft for SAD, any thoughts???, posted by DanielJ on January 29, 2004, at 14:08:34
Thanks for the info. I'm glad to hear your son is doing well. Do you know how much Zoloft he is taking?
> My son has Schizo. but prior to that the first signs were of SAD (typical) Zyprexa is used to control his SChz. The problem was he still got stressed out and had panic attacks. As a first attempt he was given Lexapro which failed miserably. He was wide awake all night! Klonopin helped the panic attacks but put him to sleep. Zoloft solved the problem. I would have to say at times his senses might be slightly dulled by it so that is a possible effect. However he is good natured and agreeable and able to function at a near normal level, in spite of having a serious MI. Three cheers for Zoloft and Zyprexa.
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