Posted by Jedi on October 1, 2005, at 23:48:35
In reply to Tolerance of benzodiazepines, posted by sdb on October 1, 2005, at 5:51:45
Hi SDB,
I have used clonazepam off and on for ten years. I have used dosages ranging from .5mg daily to over 5mg daily, mostly for social and generalized anxiety. I have not used the other benzos enough to tell you anything about their long term use.
In my experience, tolerance to the sleepiness side effect of clonazepam develops rather quickly. I also don't really feel the anti-anxiety effect, but I know it is there. Before, I would have sweaty palms and would not even think of initiating a conversation with a stranger. Now I can talk to almost anyone and not really care if they are evaluating me. Most of this can probably be attributed to the Nardil I take, but the gaba in clonazepam helps also. I have found that I respond well to other gabaergic medications also.
Good Luck,
Jedi
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