Posted by cache-monkey on March 15, 2005, at 1:27:07
In reply to Re: Klono not nearly as effective as X? (Oth. Benz, posted by vegansf on March 14, 2005, at 15:16:42
Well, I'm not up to 2mg yet. Thing is that I feel that 1.5mg is doing very little. It's interesting to know that dose escalation isn't always effective with K.
As far as the atypical APs, weight gain is a big concern for me. I gained 20 lbs in about 2 months on my one SSRI trial. I've heard that most of the APs can lead to weight gain, plus a potential of diabetes (which runs in my family). So Zyprexa's kind of out. Seroquel I don't know so much about.
I'd been thinking of Depakote before going the AP route, though, since Depakote is "first-line" for BP, and is particularly recomended for mixed states and dysphoria (which I think maybe part of my anxiety really is). There's a potential weight issue there, too, but keeping the dosage low might help.
I'll look more into Seroquel, though. Thanks for the tip.
Best,
cache-monkey> I think if klonopin doesn't do anything at 2mg...or makes you feel worse...it's not going to help going up on the dose. It's just not that kind of drug. Maybe talk to your doctor about going on a low dose of the new anti-psychotics. That's what most drs. are doing now it seems. So, Xyprexa, Seroquel... If you're concerned about weight gain, Zyprexa (sp?) shouldn't be your first choice. Go for the Seroquel maybe. It helps with sleep, jitteriness. Check them out. They don't work for me, but have worked wonders for nearly everyone else I know.
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