Posted by SLS on February 27, 2005, at 8:33:13
In reply to Klonopin probs., Xanax XR??, posted by Laree on February 24, 2005, at 22:04:42
Hi.
Has your doctor given you a specific diagnosis?
Do you ever experience true panic attacks (a state of absolute fright that includes racing heart, palpitations, shaking, sweaty hands, hyperventilation, etc.) Is your anxiety dependant on the situation like social anxiety or is it there always?
> My pdoc gave me more Klonopin until I see him next month (I saw one of his PA's on Friday) but she seemed completely huffy as soon as I mentioned Xanax XR as a possibility and basically said they weren't going to give me Xanax.
I know one person whom does very well with Xanax to help treat her schizoaffective disorder. It helps to keep her to sleep and prevents her from becoming manic. She takes it every day at the same dosage. You would not think for a minute that she abuses it. For her, Klonopin did more harm than good. In some ways the two drugs are very different and "feel" different.
> I am frustrated because my pdoc added Neurontin to the Klonopin, which I refuse to take because of the potential weight gain factor (I suffered with eating disorders for years).
I might be forgetful at the moment, but I don't remember anyone complaining of weight gain with Neurontin. Of course, almost anything is possible with these drugs at the level of the individual. It doesn't seem to be pervasive, though. How much weight did you gain. How long did you take it for? Did it help the anxiety at all?
It would be helpful to know what you have taken in the past. Which treatments helped and which treatments hurt?
- Scott
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