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09-14-2011, 11:39 AM
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I was initially prescribed buspirone for my anxiety and it seemed to work, but when I started taking Pristiq for my chronic depression, I didn't seem to need the buspirone any longer. It has been months now and I still don't think I need to start taking buspirone again. Opinions?? Advice??
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09-15-2011, 08:28 AM
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I'm also on an antidepressant, and also suffer from anxiety -- but I find also that I don't need the anxiety meds like I used to -- the antidepressant seems to take care of it.
 I imagine it depends on WHICH antidepressant you take -- some work for anxiety better than others. I'm glad it's working for you -- the less medication we need to take, the better!  Best of luck and I hope it continues working! Hugs, Lee
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | Katiebell (09-15-2011) |
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09-15-2011, 12:45 PM
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I found that taking Celexa has also helped my anxiety
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | Katiebell (09-15-2011) |
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09-15-2011, 03:07 PM
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I thought I was just being my usual stubborn self and refusing to take the buspirone because I had convinced myself that I didn't need it. Thanks so much y'all for validating my experience!!!!!
 BTW, this is the first time I've taken an SNRI. I had a terrible reaction to Wellbutrin, so it took me years to agree to try another anti-depressant. Last edited by Katiebell; 09-15-2011 at 03:09 PM. Reason: Additional info |
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07-01-2012, 07:28 AM
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Some can but others can raise anxiety in some cases. People often complain of raised anxiety on high doses of citalopram (60mg)
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