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Medications for depression and anxiety

Posted by ainsleigh @ainsleigh, Mar 8, 2018

I am interested in discussions re medications. I have been on Fluoxetine 10 mg daily, Ativan 1 mg and Clonazepam 0.5 mg daily for decades. Attempts to go without (after very gradual withdrawal under supervision of Doctor) eventually resulted in return of depression and anxiety. Dr.felt I needed them and I have continued on them. In no case have I ever had to increase the dose of any of them. There seems to be a general feeling the latter 2 are addictive and have to eventually be increased. I have not found this to be the case and wonder how others have found these drugs.
Ainsleigh

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tyt | @tyt | Nov 13, 2021
In reply to @d13 "What may I ask does titration mean? I have tinnitus brought on by taking the Blood..." + (show)
@d13

What may I ask does titration mean? I have tinnitus brought on by taking the Blood pressure medication Metoprolol. I'm getting a new primary care doctor in January, and will be asking her alot of questions. In the last 10 months I've experienced A-fib, breast cancer, c-diff brought on by chemotherapy, along with neuropathy. Right breast mastectomy and soon to have reconstructive surgery(implants).

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I'm sorry your having to deal with so much. Wish I had an answer for you. Best of luck with everything and prayers to you.

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d13 | @d13 | Nov 13, 2021
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@tyt

I'm sorry your having to deal with so much. Wish I had an answer for you. Best of luck with everything and prayers to you.

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Thank you for the prayers. It means alot.

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sears | @sears | Nov 13, 2021
In reply to @akaaki "As individuals our response to medication withdrawal can and do vary greatly. Especially when it involves..." + (show)
@akaaki

As individuals our response to medication withdrawal can and do vary greatly. Especially when it involves antidepressants which are notorious in this specific capacity. Whether it’s real or psychological the emotional and/or physical response is unique to each individual and experienced accordingly and needs to be addressed. Period.

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This is why she needs to contact her pharmacist or doctor. It would be highly highly unusual to experience these symptoms with 9 days of Prozac use. There could be something else going on. Period.

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