serepax like valium - Depression Message Board

angel444 · 10-16-2003, 11:07 PM

Hello
i would like to tell people that i have taken serapax since 1978 ...one 3times a day until 1983 then i cut down to 1/2 a one 3 times a day up until 1998 when i was tapered off them...i was off for 4 months and i had major stresses in my life that caused massive panic attackes...so the doctor put me back on one twice a day but i only took one everyday....now my sister who suffers anxiety and panic has been on them for 36 years 1x3xa day and they made her better
she had extreme agoraphobia and through these tablets she managed to overcome her fears...but she has to take these tablets everyday
she has no side affects and has never upped her dose
these tablets litterally saved her life
pleose i know all the bad stuff thats being said about benzo's but i dont agree they are better then the ssri meds and a whole lot safer...

sjg2752 · 10-16-2003, 11:47 PM

angel,
I have to disagree with you somewhat.I have been taking antid's & anxiety medications for about 30 years ,or better.I have a chemical imbalance,that runs in my family it's hereditary. I didn't get much relief at all before they came out with SSRI's. After all these years they have helped me the best of anything. But I don't knock any medications,because everyone is different. Some medications work better for some people than others. I'm so glad your sister is better.I think that's great!! I'm glad they have the medications ,that they have today to help people like us. Think of how much people must of suffered with these problems ,before these medications ever came out. Plus the biggest problem is seeing the right Dr. That has the knowledge to get people like us on the right medications.Plus it takes a lot of time,and money to hit the right one.
Again I am so glad for your sister ,and I hope you feel better soon. Take Care!!!
sjg