Posted by bob on March 13, 2000, at 16:54:19
In reply to Question for experts, posted by Susan on March 13, 2000, at 7:25:42
[given the subject line, I just HAD to chime in =^P]
> In other words: Has anyone found the combination of a benzo and a stimulant beneficial for depression with anxiety?
Boy, this one's been popping up a lot lately. ;^)
Hi Susan,
I've been on klonopin and nortriptyline for over a year now, experimenting with other meds to augment the combo. I can't say that I've had the depressive side effects from klonopin that others have had, tho. All the same, I did need something more. I've been on Ritalin for three weeks, now, and weird as it may seem a benzo and a stimulant are working fairly well together for me in terms of controlling my depression and related anxiety. I feel much better, as a matter of fact, with the Ritalin, and all it takes is missing one dose to remind me of the difference.
So yes, it can work. Your mileage may vary.
bob
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