Posted by Alan on August 1, 2002, at 23:55:19
In reply to Klonopin - any other options, posted by house on July 31, 2002, at 11:47:51
> I take klonopins for anxiety and regardless of dose they make me depressed and screw up my short term memory. Is xanax or valium legitimate substitutes or are they just to addictive to take on a long term basis. Does anyone know of anything else for immediate relief. Any response is greatly appreciated.
============================================Klonopin does have that effect for some. I've tried all of the bzd's and have ended up on klonopin as maintainence with ativan for breakthrough anxiety either PRN or as long as I need it at a time depending on the situation and how I feel.
Just for your information:
http://panicdisorder.about.com/library/weekly/aa031997.htm
The World Health Organisation has reviewed all of the relevant studies on bzd's in the last 40 years and have concluded that they are safe for both short AND long term monotherapy.
If you have a doc that still doesn't understand the difference between "addiction" and medical dependence, either explain this artical I've linked you to so that they get it or just find a new doc that does. It's common medical nomenclature and "addiction" is a loaded term that is more appropriately designated to heavy narcotics and recreational drug use. Those that take bzd, the vast majority of that population do not take bzd's to get "high" or abuse their drugs.
It's so frustrating to see those given misinformation about the very drug designed for anxiety disorders - an anxolytic.
If one type doesn't work there are 6 others that will provide varying forms of relief for you. Give them each a clinical trial and I'm sure that you'll find one in this class of drugs to work just fine.
Alan
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