Posted by University on May 15, 2004, at 23:49:11
In reply to Why is klonopin acting like an AD?!, posted by cherylann on May 14, 2004, at 10:01:46
Contrary to what others have said, clonazepam, IME, is EXCELLENT for anxiety-exacerbated depression. In fact, for me, 1mg--or even as little as .25mg of Klonopin has literally SAVED me from spiralling back into depression. That is, whilst my depression has been relieved and controlled by Prozac for many years now (touch wood), sometimes I get the occasional anxiety attack--that existential, free-floating anxiety that , IME, portends major depression unless it is stopped in its tracks. Klonopin brings such anxiety to its knees, and has thus thwarted many potential "breakthrough" depressions for me, I believe. I have taken it for over five years now--usually about 2mg per month for such anxiety instances. I find sublingual admin. to be best. I also find the brand Klonopin superier to the generics. So please don't be scared away from clonazepam because of benzo alarmists claiming addiction, etc. It's well known that those who find significant relief from neurotic anxiety from benzos like Klon. don't become tolerant or "addicted" per se. Indeed, I find that just knowing that I can quell anxiety in a few minutes with .5 mg clonopin usually is sufficient alone to stop my anxiety.
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