Hi, I am a new user here and have used the search button and found some good threads. However, I hope to get some personalized advice based on my situation. I suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder and have been on Cipralex and either Lorazepam or Clonazepam for 2 years now. I have not had a break from benzo's at all during the two years and my condition has vastly improved but recently been declining back to how it was before. My doctor also tried Abilify for several months, going from 2mg to 5mg to 10mg in conjunction with the Cipralex but it didn't seem to make a difference. The latest trial is adding Wellbutrin 150mg to the Cipralex (20mg) to see if that will help. To early to report on results.
As for Benzo's, I've been on either 1mg Clonazepam or 1mg Lorazepam for 2 years. Although I'm prescribed 1mg per day, I have always been taking at least 2mg and running out way too early and then having to wait at least a week sometimes two to get a refill.
Today I'm going to my doctor and I'll be letting him know that Lorazepam is no longer working as it once did and that I want to switch to another Benzo or at least increase the dosage. For my situation, what Benzo do you guys recommend and in what dosage (considering my tolerance has built up over 2 years)?
Thanks!
As for Benzo's, I've been on either 1mg Clonazepam or 1mg Lorazepam for 2 years. Although I'm prescribed 1mg per day, I have always been taking at least 2mg and running out way too early and then having to wait at least a week sometimes two to get a refill.
Today I'm going to my doctor and I'll be letting him know that Lorazepam is no longer working as it once did and that I want to switch to another Benzo or at least increase the dosage. For my situation, what Benzo do you guys recommend and in what dosage (considering my tolerance has built up over 2 years)?
Thanks!