Posted by medlib on July 21, 2001, at 19:55:44
In reply to new to group...hi, posted by McMannis on July 21, 2001, at 14:06:03
Hi McMannis--
Welcome to PB! I have a good friend who has done well on the Paxil/Klonopin combo for her GAD/depression. All psych meds have their trade-offs, but both Paxil and Klonopin have good track records for anxiety. Just a couple of caveats your doc may not have mentioned: Paxil is the SSRI most likely to cause significant weight gain (beware of the "munchies"--a low carb diet and exercise are important while on this drug); and Paxil is difficult for some to d/c (discontinue)--*never* stop "cold turkey".
My friend was eventually switched from Paxil to Serzone because of weight gain (she has a chronic joint injury which prevents vigorous exercise). Now that she is stable, she takes her Klonopin prn (as needed) for anxiety. At low doses, it seldom leads to tolerance, and it can be taken intermittently, if desired.It sounds like you've finally found competent care (what a relief, huh?). Hope this combo does well for you; please keep us posted on how it goes.
Well wishes---medlib
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