General Anxiety Disorder...help ? Posted: 03-05-07 22:39pm
My daughter was told that she has GAD. She
has to take 2 to 3, sometimes 4 clonzepams
(spelling) a day to help her function.
Are there any other meds that can help
this condition that is not addicting?
I've heard some things about Lexapro,
would that help?
She is 19. Thyroid, blood work is fine.
I have slight anxiety problems, but hers
are pretty elevated. She is like being on
a roller coaster.....and for everyone
else, that isn't easy either.
I hate to see that she has to go through
this.
Any thoughts, ideas, or med exp that i
mentioned above?
Thank you,
Dawn
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Dependency Vs. Addiction Posted: 03-06-07 08:02am
Dawn,
The drug she is taking, is it helping her?
If so, don't mess with it! It is very
difficult to find a drug that works for
someone. Klonopin (clonozapam) is one of
the best out there, so don't change a
thing. Lexapro and other SSRI's have all
kinds of side effects that come with them.
Klonopin is a benzodiazepene whic is
similar to Xanax, Ativan, and Vallium.
None of these drugs are addictive, but can
cause dependency. If your daughter needs
to stop taking it at any time then make
sure she gradually decreases over time,
but if she is feeling better consider
yourself one of the lucky few.
If you notice her taking more and more
then you need to put stop to it and
regulate her pills as well as consult your
doctor. How many mgs per day is your
daughter on?
