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Posted by mission7 on January 30, 2010, at 16:52:36
So, I was concerned that my Effexor was pooping out after 10+ years. I seemed pretty miserable as of late and wanted to add something to it. Along with the Effexor I take Lorazepam whenever my anxiety gets to me. Usually, a .5 mg.
I had an appt with my pDoc and she suggested I increase the amount of Lorazepam I take. Now I've been taking a 1mg pill twice a day-whether I feel like I need it or not. (AM and PM). I'm a few days into it and it feels pretty good.
Just wanted to share.
Posted by Phillipa on January 30, 2010, at 18:00:09
In reply to Effexor and Lorazepam, posted by mission7 on January 30, 2010, at 16:52:36
Thanks for sharing so now it's back to working again? If so that is great. Phillipa
Posted by mission7 on February 1, 2010, at 13:51:43
In reply to Re: Effexor and Lorazepam » mission7, posted by Phillipa on January 30, 2010, at 18:00:09
So far so good. It's been about a week and I'm functioning better. The Loraz dose is still pretty small 1 mg twice a day.
I've always been leery of Loraz, because of the general addictive properties of benzos. My pDoc put my worries to ease, informing me that people with GAD usually don't develop addictions to benzos. We'll see, though.
Posted by Phillipa on February 1, 2010, at 19:32:16
In reply to Re: Effexor and Lorazepam, posted by mission7 on February 1, 2010, at 13:51:43
That's usually because we have no desire to get high just relieve anxiety no more. Phillipa
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