Posted by zenhussy on December 11, 2003, at 19:09:26
In reply to Re: Klonopin boosts motivation?, posted by theo on December 11, 2003, at 17:42:25
theo,
Almost all benzo patient inserts have something about an effect of "paradoxical reaction".
Ask your pharmacist for the inserts to read or look 'em up in the PDR at the library.
A couple of examples from RxList(©RxList.com):
Valium® (diazepam) "Paradoxical reactions such as acute hyperexcited states, anxiety, hallucinations, increased muscle spasticity, insomnia, rage, sleep disturbances and stimulation have been reported..."
Klonopin® (clonazepam) "The following paradoxical reactions have been observed: Excitability, irritability, aggressive behavior, agitation, nervousness, hostility, anxiety, sleep disturbances, nightmares, and vivid dreams."
Restoril® (temazepam) "...paradoxical reactions including restlessness, overstimulation and agitation were rare (less than 0.5%)."
Xanax® (alprazolam) "...paradoxical reactions such as stimulation, increased muscle spasticity, sleep disturbances, hallucinations, and other adverse behavioral effects such as agitation, rage, irritability, and aggressive or hostile behavior have been reported rarely."
Even using the google search function on this site with "paradoxical reaction" as the search term will provide numerous personal examples of how CNS depressants can and do amp up some people.
zenhussy
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