Posted by KaraS on July 26, 2005, at 15:37:57
In reply to Re: If Klonopin caused you more depression... » KaraS, posted by SLS on July 26, 2005, at 6:46:56
> Hi Kara
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> > How long did it take to figure that out? Did it take enough time so that you already had to do a very slow taper to get off it?
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> For me, I felt a mild depressogenic effect within the first few days. That being said, I can't guarantee you that this mild worsening won't disappear with continued use. I had the same thing happen to me with Ativan. After two days, the depressing effect disappeared.
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> I doubt taking Klonopin for a period of three days to a week would produce a withdrawal syndrome such that you would get stuck using a protracted taper schedule. After two weeks, it might be necessary to taper.
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> Wait for more replies. The last time I tried Klonopin, it depressed me after the first two doses. I didn't bother to continue with it. However, I had previously been on it for about a year without a problem. Since I was manic at the time, any depressogenic startup effect was probably masked.
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> - Scott
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Thanks. I think I'll give it a week and then evaluate.K
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