Anyone tried this cocktail for panic?

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Registered: 11-01-2006
Anyone tried this cocktail for panic?
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Thu, 11-30-2006 - 10:00am

Hi -my doc recently put me on buspar for anxiety attacks (can't handle evryday stress & afraid to drive). Well been on it for 1 month & have become Manic depreesive, wierd thoughts going on. Well 2 days ago she out me on Klonopinin 2x a day as needed & Cymbalta 30 mg for 2 weeks then uo to 60mg after that, Meanwhile weaning off Buspar for next week. My question is this- I have a fear of driving & basically panic behind whell. I have tried to relaxing & thinking good thoughts but my fear overcomes me-i just want to know who has been successful w/ Cymbalta helping to "crush" that feeling & help me to overcome fears. I know it is a depression meds, but it does anything for panic/anxiety!!

TIA
michelle

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Registered: 07-28-2004
Thu, 11-30-2006 - 10:09am

Hi Michelle,

Okay, I need to get some coffee...I read your post as "Anyone tried this cocktail for picnics" and it's like oh, recipes! LOL

Anyway, sorry I don't know a lot about meds, but wanted to say "Hello" and hope you get some folks who can answer you here.

(((Hugs)))
Dee

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Registered: 11-01-2006
Thu, 11-30-2006 - 12:23pm
Hi Dee,
maybe i do need a cocktail- anything to calm my anxieties!!LOL!
Thank you for the welcome & hope to get lots of responses!
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Thu, 11-30-2006 - 12:32pm

Hi, Michelle! Since depression & anxiety work along the same lines, antidepressants are used successfully for both disorders. It has to do with low serotonin levels. This substance is needed for the cells in the brain to talk back & forth with each other.


I don't have personal experience with cymbalta. I have taken effexor & klonopin with success.

 

 


 



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Registered: 11-01-2006
Thu, 11-30-2006 - 3:38pm

Hi Jan,
Well haven't tried the car yet-ok driving as a passenger, but not on my own!! Been on Klonopin before & now all about the drowsiness- doc put me on 1 mg 2x daily , but only take half a pill since it is too much for me!! Just waiting to see if Cymbalta takes away fear/anxieties!!

Thanks for replying-GBU!!

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Sun, 12-03-2006 - 7:24pm

I have never taken Cymbalta, but I do have friends on it that are doing really great.

Sheri Ann