Posted by tensor on March 3, 2013, at 10:57:11
In reply to Re: Meds for anxiety prn » tensor, posted by Emme_V2 on March 3, 2013, at 7:08:41
> > > Just curious tensor, why stop Clonazepam to start another drug that is going to have more side effects?
> > > I know that no one wants to be on a benzo for whatever reason but I'm just curious.
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> > I have tried most things to stop my recurring depressions that are becoming more frequent. I have not been benzo free for twelve years, so it could play a role. A rapid discontinuation doesn't work, the anxiety and the depression are too much to handle.
> > Going the Ashton way, which I plan todo, will take over six months. If, under that period, there was a stressful event I can't resort to benzos as usual, that would be throwing away months of tapering.
> > I do not want something to take regularly just for this, amitrip is doing a pretty good job. I'm just thinking ahead, maybe I think too much, I don't know.
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> > /tensor
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> I think all benzos are not created equal. When I suspected that clonazepam might be making me more depressed, I cross-tapered over to xanax, which I use PRN to this day. It's pretty much an ideal drug for me. I know how my body handles it, no side effects, no tolerance, no rebound anxiety or withdrawal when it wears off.
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> I personally wouldn't be so quick to dis benzos. They've been around a long time, they are well understood, and a lot of people do well with them long term. You might want to consider crossing to another one and see if it makes a difference in how you feel.
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> Other than benzos, Paxil helped my anxiety and my depression, but it pooped out for the depression. A tiny dose of Seroquel has worked well for me PRN when my anxiety hits the stratosphere or if I simply can't sleep.
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> Good luck.
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>I must say, these posts have made me reconsider. I also had more than usual anxiety today and took an extra pill of clonazepam (2mg), which made me realize how much I need it. And as you say, if I discontinued it, it would need to be compensated/replaced with something else with more side effects and maybe not as effective. I tried alprazolam but didn't like it. Clonazepam is a keeper.
Thanks guys.
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