Posted by Squiggles on August 4, 2002, at 9:27:10
I forgot to add something that may be
of benefit to others and also should clarify
my positiion on benzos.From my experience, clonazepam when raised
after my seizure, brought me back to normal
(thought i had to increase the dose).Secondly, unlike XANAX (alprazolam) which
has a short half-life, clonazepam is able
to sustain anti-convulsant and tranquillizing
properties without interruption.Whether my seizure came from withdrawal (as
my dr. said) because i need this for bipolar,
or whether it is a result of brain change
after taking it for 15-17 years, i cannot tell.I was urged by the benzo group (esp. Ray Nimmo)
to use Valium to withdraw. As i was not referred
to a detox clinic nor given this, i cannot
conclude.However, i can say with certainty that just about
all the 2-yr withdrawal symptoms are gone now
upon reinstatement.Hope this clarifies things.
Squiggles
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