Posted by awatts on January 9, 2005, at 6:25:15
In reply to klonopin induced depression, posted by nmk on January 8, 2005, at 18:01:42
> I started taking 2 mg of Klonopin at night for sleep about three weeks ago. I was working great until two days ago when I noticed depression setting in. If the depression was caused by the Klonopin, would it have taken three weeks to manifest? Should I try lowering my dose or try going off it together? I will talk with my pdoc on Monday but I wanted to know if any of you had experiences with Klonopin induced depression and if so, did you lower your dose or switch to another benzo? Also, what would be a safe dose that most likely won't cause depression?
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> Thanks for your help.
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> NicoleYes, Klonopin depression can take a while to manifest. I'd cut back very slowly. Try 1.5 mgs for a while. Then 1.0 mg if that's still too much. I take 0.25 mgs twice a day.
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