Posted by qbsbrown on March 28, 2004, at 22:00:56
In reply to Re: AD+BENZO- Which one is working? » qbsbrown, posted by silmarilone on March 28, 2004, at 20:32:55
> What some people don't understand is that not all benzos are alike. Klonopin does NOT produce euphoria, etc. like alcohol, and it takes quite a long time to start feeling the effects.
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> SOME benzos DO begin working soon and can give a euphoric feeling, hence the desire by some people to take xanax or ativan over klonopin, if they want to abuse a medication.
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> In my case and many others, I have taken klonopin for years at a time and have never had to increase the dose.
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> > But are benzos glorified alcohol?
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Just saying that because they both slow the central nervous system.
I'm not against them by any means. I know they work great for my anxiety and depersonalization, but doesn't the raised serotonin help the OCD, depression, and panic disorder(I know the benzos prevent the panic attacks) better?
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