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Re: Do SSRI's Klonopin/Xanax attack SA differently?

Posted by Alex2 on January 20, 2004, at 6:33:32

In reply to Do SSRI's Klonopin/Xanax attack SA differently?, posted by Adam33 on January 19, 2004, at 15:33:12

Hi Adam,

Benzos are great for anybody that suffers from anxiety or PD. I don't think they help much for OCD (didn't for me). Benzos have a much better side effect profile than SSRIs.

In my case, I have tried benzos alone, but I sooner or later needed an AD because of subsequent depression. Once I was on the AD, I generally weaned of the benzos, because I didn't need them any more.

SSRIs have always helped me with PD, OCD, and depression. However, as I said in the above post, they do come (maybe not in all cases) with side effects.

I don't really feel dumbed-down on the SSRI, rather I have become more forgetful. The worst side effect for me though is the a-motivation. I don't feel like doing anything, nor do I care. I guess this has its pros and cons. I have always been a goal oriented person with the drive to achive what I set out for - now I hardly have any drive. When I was on a smaller dose years ago this wasn't as much of a problem.

I have pasted a link for you below from the Panic Disorders Institute. Read the "Frequently Asked Questions" section for a different view regarding benzos and SSRIs.

http://www.algy.com/pdi/

Good luck with whatever you decide.

Alex


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