Posted by freedom2001 on October 24, 2003, at 3:57:10
In reply to 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.Klonopin affects the GABA primarily. But at slightly high doses, it does affect the serotonin system, helping your illness.
So klonopin is a unique benzo as compared to other benzos.
I have been taking 2mg klonopin per day with my 80mg prozac for my OCD.
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