Posted by AmyM on March 7, 2001, at 7:48:47
In reply to Klonapin and it's Risks, posted by Myra Ellen on March 6, 2001, at 19:15:13
Hi Myra,
I've been suffering from Panic for about 18 of my 28 years. 2 1/2 years ago I tried Xanax and added Paxil(10mg/day)when I developed Depression one year ago. Xanax alone did not take away my panic, but the combination of the two did. About a month ago I went off the Paxil and my Panic returned, but my depression did not. A week ago I traded my Xanax (1.5mg/day) for Klonopin (1.5mg/day). Boy is there a difference. Klonopin has a longer half life, so you don't feel the effects wearing off, and for the first time I am Panic & anxiety free. I too have some reservations about being on it,ie:the addictive nature and the withdrawal symptoms, in fact, I'm seeing my pdoc today to discuss these issues. I'll let you know what I find out. My advice is if it works, why change it.
Best of luck, AmyM
> I was recently prescribed Klonapin to replace my Xanax for anxiety. I am also already on Paxil. After reading all of these things I do not want to begin taking the Klonapin. I feel that I cannot mentally afford the risk of more depression or anxiety. I am already having a lot of problems as it is. Did anyone else have any doubts and tried it anyway and had success?
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