Posted by judy1 on June 15, 2000, at 12:37:30
In reply to Questions re: BPII and meds, posted by dari on June 15, 2000, at 8:36:46
Hi Dari,
I'm sorry you're going through such a rough time and I can totally relate. I'm sure you've been told that bipolar and drug abuse commonly present together and is also true in my case. Buspar did squat for me (I also have panic disorder) and am on klonopin- 6mgs/day despite my sordid history. And yes benzo detox is the worst. I truly do not abuse klonopin, although I have abused xanax and valium in the past. I'm just monitored closely, and have a very understanding psych. If you're going to a new psych ask if he is willing to prescribe weekly or have a pharmacist dispense enough (I've done that), until you can prove yourself. Aside from klonopin totally eradicating panic it does have some mood stabilizing qualities, so your doc may be receptive. Best of luck and let me know what happens.
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