Can Klonopin act as a mood brightener?

Posted by Jasmine Neroli on October 22, 2003, at 0:17:44

I'm taking a trial of Buspar for GAD, but also have Klonopin PRN for days when I need something extra.
2 months ago I was taking Klonopin only, .5mg twice a day. It completely got rid of my anxiety and after a few weeks of sedation and flatness, I was feeling a little energetic again, but thought nothing of that.
Then, a few days ago, I took Klonopin for the first time in 4 days, for an anxiety reaction. Again, the anxiety disappeared and I really noticed a definite mood brightening effect too.
Is this usual for Klonopin? If so, by what mechanism does it work? (IE which neurotransmitters...I thought it only affected GABA??).
Or, was the mood lift I experienced merely a psychological reaction to anxiety relief?
Anyone have any info? Thanks all.

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Can Klonopin act as a mood brightener? Jasmine Neroli 10/22/03
Re: Can Klonopin act as a mood brightener? sedona 10/22/03
Re: Can Klonopin act as a mood brightener? » Jasmine Neroli Elle2021 10/22/03
Re: Can Klonopin act as a mood brightener? nickm 10/22/03
Re: Can Klonopin act as a mood brightener? Emme 10/22/03
Re: Can Klonopin act as a mood brightener? » Emme sedona 10/22/03
Amen!! KellyD 10/22/03
Re: Can Klonopin act as a mood brightener? » Jasmine Neroli Viridis 10/23/03
Re: Can Klonopin act as a mood brightener? » Jasmine Neroli freedom2001 10/24/03
Re: Can Klonopin act as a mood brightener? » nickm femlite 10/25/03

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