Posted by bark23 on September 8, 2002, at 13:52:38
In reply to Re: Benzos and cognition, posted by Rick on September 8, 2002, at 1:13:37
Thanks for all your input. I have seen 2 abstracts searching neuroscion; one on diabetic rats (although it may have been humans) and one about klonopin in refractory depressives, both of which made me feel a bit confused about the depressogenic (sp?) claim. I think I might have also seen one about augmentation. I would like to see what abstracts you have found though. I know it has helped my depression in addition to adding some additional stabilization along with my mood stabilizers, not to mention contolling anxiety very well. I also strongly agree with your statement about freedom from anxiety clearing the mind. As for the age thing, part of it is that my mom is very scared thats what it is, although it began pretty soon after she started the klonopin. I am also on propranolol for a hand tremor, which has not affected my depression. I always thought maybe that was more just theory about beta blockers because of the theory that beta-receptor downregulation is what many think possibly makes antidepressants work. Anyways, I will talk to my mom about lowering her dose, and she is willing to wait a bit longer to see whats side effects go away. Thanks for some good suggestions.
matt
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