Posted by sedona on October 22, 2003, at 1:05:44
In reply to Can Klonopin act as a mood brightener?, posted by Jasmine Neroli on October 22, 2003, at 0:17:44
> I'm taking a trial of Buspar for GAD, but also have Klonopin PRN for days when I need something extra.
> 2 months ago I was taking Klonopin only, .5mg twice a day. It completely got rid of my anxiety and after a few weeks of sedation and flatness, I was feeling a little energetic again, but thought nothing of that.
> Then, a few days ago, I took Klonopin for the first time in 4 days, for an anxiety reaction. Again, the anxiety disappeared and I really noticed a definite mood brightening effect too.
> Is this usual for Klonopin? If so, by what mechanism does it work? (IE which neurotransmitters...I thought it only affected GABA??).
> Or, was the mood lift I experienced merely a psychological reaction to anxiety relief?
> Anyone have any info? Thanks all.Hello- I don't really have any answers for you, but I started taking Klonopin daily about a week ago. I, also, have noticed an improvement in my mood. I haven't been getting as emotional, and I haven't been getting annoyed/irritated with people, as I sometimes do when my mood is low. So, I have also been wondering if just the fact that my anxiety has been lowered with the Klonopin that my mood has improved. I have also read that Buspar may have some mild antidepressant effects, so depending on how long you have been on your trial, the Buspar may also be a factor.
By the way, did you notice a mood brightening effect the last time you took Klonopin regularly?
Hope you get some answers
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