Posted by delna on November 9, 2009, at 18:05:51
In reply to clonazepam for anxiety, posted by shakeyboy on November 9, 2009, at 17:26:16
> Have been taking clonazepam for GAD and panic attacks for 10 days at .5 mg twice a day.Not helping much.Has anyone been on this med for anxiety?If so how long and what dose works for anxiety?Any suggestions for a good anxiety med or combo.
Can I assume you have tried the SSRIs? Especially Paxil or Lexapro? Those have really helped me for GAD (and are good for panic too)
Your dose of clonazepam is rather low, purely based on my own experience. I have taken it before for anxiety (for 2 -3 years) but more as an SOS drug ( I get these 'anxiety attacks')and have needed higher doses. Like 1-2 mg in one go But then at those doses it's sedating.But there are other very good drugs for anxiety around. My personal best experiences have been with the SSRIs.... but I'm sure people will come up with other options if you have tried those or are averse to them.
Take care
D
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