Posted by maddog on June 29, 2004, at 4:53:08
In reply to Re: Nardil vs. Klonopin » maddog, posted by Questionmark on June 29, 2004, at 0:48:31
Wow, this is exactly the kind of articulate information that I need. thanks very very much.
maddog
> > Hi Everyone,
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> > I am looking for some advice on drug therapy for general anxiety and social anxiety.
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> > I have been on and off Paxil for 3 years and I take Klonopin on a as needed basis (essentially, before important meetings and presentations). Klonopin works very well. Paxil is OK but the disadvantages (lethargy, sexual, etc.) outweigh the advantages.
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> > I have a prescription for Nardil and I have discontinued Paxil for 4 weeks now. So I am set to go. I have the following questions which I hope some of you have experience dealing with.
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> > 1) Does Nardil offer therapeutic advantages over Klonopin? Which of these two drugs is more effective for anxiety and/or social anxiety?
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> > 2) How do these two drugs compare in terms of tolerance, dependency, withdrawal?
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> > 3) Does the effective dosage of Klonopin lower when using Nardil? Is Klonopin even needed?
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> > Although Klonopin works well for me, it does not offer around the clock relief from anxiety, unless I take Klonopin around the clock -- which I would prefer not to do. It seems that Nardil would provide this but I am concerned that it will be less effective and have more severe side effects.
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> > Any advice is appreciated!
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> > Thanks,
> > maddog
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> 1)In my personal experience and opinion, Nardil is significantly better for anxiety (at least/especially social anxiety) than Klonopin. Klonopin can keep anxiety at bay a good deal, but it makes one (me, at least) not feel like socializing that much more-- maybe even less so sometimes. But Nardil, on the other hand, takes so much anxiety away AND basically MAKES one (me) socialize more (it makes one more "prosocial"). It's like i just automatically talk to people more.
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> 2)i don't know, because i wasn't on Klonopin consistently for that long a period of time and i've never had to quit Nardil yet. But i would definitely guess that Nardil would be even harder to withdrawal from than Klonopin would be. As far as tolerance and dependence, i couldn't tell you.
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> 3)A) Almost definitely. (B)It is certainly forseeable that for a lot of people, Klonopin would not be needed (or worth it) for extra anxiety relief if taking Nardil.
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> *Nardil would almost definitely have more side effects (& more severe) than Klonopin. You would get round-the-clock relief from Nardil, however. And the Nardil would very likely be more effective as well.
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