new meds

[boricuarage]

Hi all...
My psych doc wants me off valium, prior to valium I was on alprazolam. Been on other benzos and ssri/snris in the past.
I been off cymbalta for almost 2 years until I relapse when my son was a few months.
My doc put me on effexor and seroquel (lowest dosage). I plan on starting next week. Anyone had good experience with these. I had a good run with cymbalta,but this is my first anti-psychotic.
I'm diagnoised with PTSD,somatazation disorder.
Biggest issues is my anxiety, anger and irritation. Thank you
Combat veteran 2003-2004 OIF/OEF

[laurandisorder]

How long have you been on the Valium and what kind of dosage are you on?

I have had success with SSRIs like Zoloft and Effexor. Lexapro was not for me and I am currently on 10mg Edronax (reboxitine mesilate - controversial and not FDA approved in the US) and 4.5mg Valium a day.

If there is anything I can recommend, it would be to wean off your Valium incredibly slowly if you are taking it daily. I tried to come off my 5mg dosage 3 months ago and almost had a complete breakdown because I came off too fast and started to suffer from rebound anxiety.

I have never had a problem coming off Valium after short term use before, but the last time was brutal. I'm coming down .5mg every two weeks until I only have to take it on an as needed basis. I have problems with anxiety and panic attacks secondary to PTSD, major depression and ED-NOS (eating disorder, not otherwise specified - which basically means I'm 'recovered' enough not to be classed as anorexic or bulimic any more!).

Good look with your new combo - let us know how you go :D