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I understand, just a little, where you are coming from. I have an elderly relative who like you has had a generalized anxiety disorder all of her adult life. Well, at age 90, two years ago, her PCP decided to take her off the benzo that she had been taking for many, many years. It resulted in a real meltdown for her and I had her hospitalized in order to get her meds in order. She was prescribed a small dose of Remeron and Risperdal, just at bedtime. The psychiatrist also allowed her just a smidgen of a benzo that she could take at night if the other two were not helping her sleep.
Have you considered consulting with a psychiatrist regarding the change in meds from the benzos to a different type of med? A good psychiatrist (who is well-versed in meds for anxiety disorders) might be able to help you more than a PCP.
If you are comfortable doing so, please keep in touch and let me know how you are doing.
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I second that. PCPs are not always well-versed in the latest clinical nuances of psychoactive medications...if you have a complicated regimen - it makes total sense to at least have someone else weigh in. My GP works with my therapist - so together they had enough knowledge to keep my fairly simple regimen on track..and I don't have any other chronic medical/medication issues. but they also knew when to call in a psychiatrist/psychopharm for more knowledgeable help.