Posted by Mr.Scott on December 26, 2002, at 23:16:26
In reply to Clonazepam/Klonopin for life???, posted by Guy on December 22, 2002, at 0:02:29
If it's truly working for you, just take it. My sense is that it isn't perfect however. The withdrawal isn't so bad but it isn't fun, and can be mimimized quite nicely by switching to tranxene (clorazepate dipotassium) which promptly turns into desmethyldiazepam when mixed with gastric acids. This is truly as close as it gets to a not dependence forming benzos in the US. The half life is over twice that of Klonopin. It binds weakly to receptors, and also doesn't impair cognition and learning as much. At the same time it probably won't kick panic or mania's ass quite like Klonopin will. It is great for GAD however, and Neurologists who use it for seizures believe it keeps its efficacy over the long haul.
Generally I'd say that at least one third of ALL psychiatric drugs will poop out in at least 30% of the the people who take them whether they are benzos, antipsychotics, lithium, anticonvulsants, SSRI's, etc. It's just the way it is. So try to enjoy it while you can and deal with the next step when you have to.
I know where your at...You will not avert a major catastrophe either way.
Scott
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