Posted by awatts on February 23, 2005, at 17:57:46
In reply to Do Benzos cause depression?, posted by Spriggy on February 23, 2005, at 16:58:42
> I just realized I forgot to ask that question in my post about my update.
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> I'm on Klonopin (low dose) .25 twice a day. Is it possible it can increase depression?
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> I feel so BLAH and tired on it- almost like a zombie. How can you feel happy when you are too tired to experience emotion?
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> I'm in a catch 22 thing here. I need the Klonopin becuase of the akathasia, and yet I am now becoming more depressed because of it.
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> Life is grand.I've taken Klonopin for years. I had been taking more, but now I take exactly what you are taking (0.25 mg twice a day). When first starting Klonopin it is very common to experience sedation and sometimes increased depression. It usually takes 2 or 3 weeks for these side effects to go away.
Klonopin is very strong stuff. Even 0.25 mg x 2 may be too much for you. If you are still having sedation problems after a few weeks, I'd try 0.125 mg x 2.
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