Posted by Ritch on January 27, 2002, at 22:17:40
In reply to Try again-Anyone else with Depression/Anxiety, posted by johnnyjohn on January 27, 2002, at 17:36:06
> Somehow JohnHill is listed on my post. I will try this again
>
> I am new to the board and need some help. I started getting panic attacks 1 year ago and was started on Klonopin 0.5 mg per day. The panic is gone, but what is left is low energy-flatness-moderate depression. I have tried the TCA's, SSRI's and effexor with alittle help, but mostly they cause increased anxiety. I have tried to decrease the klonopin, but the panic returns. I don't know which way to turn now. Maybe-
> 1 add provigil
> 2 add serzone
> 3 replace klonopin with depakote
> 4 replace klonopin with zyprexa
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> Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
>
>
> JohnHi John,
Clonazepam (and other benzos) are the *only* meds thus far that actually can *prevent* a panic attack(for me). SSRI meds reduce avoidance and get me into situations that I normally might avoid, but I still experienced panic anyways. You might try some Neurontin or Lithium for the depression if other AD's have caused you troubles. I would continue the clonazepam (since it works!), and add some Neurontin or Lithium to see if the depression (caused? by clonazepam) could be ameliorated.
good luck,
Mitch
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