Posted by willyee on June 10, 2006, at 17:00:33
In reply to Re: Klonopin Mechanisms? (long), posted by sdb on June 10, 2006, at 16:32:27
Obviously i could not read word for word the entire article,but i feel i did a good job of breezing past,and for the most part id personaly agree with the entire article.
Ive taken a few benzos,Ativan...Valium.....Restoril....Xanax,
And although all helpfull in their own way,klonopin seems to work on a different level.
I think one thing the article states that is CRITICAL to remember is how it points out Klonopin really should be used in conjunction with a SUCCESFUL Anti-depressant.
While on trial of a Anti-depressant,with the possability the drug might not help or worsen your depression,i think xanax would be a better option,HOWEVER if on a succesful Anti-depressant,but still having excess symptoms such as unresolved anxiety,maniac behaviour,social issues,etc.....in this case klonopin for me seems to work circles around xanax as it seems to be that wooden peg to fit in its hole.
I remeber doing bad once while substiting klonpin entirly,with another benzo,and finaly i re-started klonopin and i slowly came around.
The other benzo was xanax,so i read a little and did come across that unlike most benzos,klonopin has been known to also behave as a MOOD STABLIZER for some,this would also explain how some people tend to get very depressed on it,some people simply do not need this level of action......i think it again comes down to the patient listeining to their body and the docters willingness to work with them.Some docters have their favorites,and even if the sky fell would not prescribe KLONOPIN OVER XANAX OR VALIUM or VICE VERSA for no other reason than its there way of doing things.
Some people have a more morderate level of depression and anxiety and might not require klonopin but a low dose of xanax,some people have issues that an Anti depressant just cant cover comtply,and klonopin fits perfect as an additional mood stablizer,this is where actual work is required,and unfrotunatly if a patient is not persistent with there docter on which one they use,then they might never know how well a benzo can work.
As for the dangers of benzos,well simply put if u dont need it,then dont use it,thats for sure,however its simply and clearly a class of drugs that actualy work,a class thats cheap,maybe thats more frightening to the industry the reduction of usage of the higher priced NEWER SAFER resulting in a decline in profit then a few lawsuits from cassualties in new ones.
p.s Finaly i understand the concept of using a new drug because they are "more selective and safe"You hear this constantly,these drugs,or this drug isnt used anymore due to the avaiability of newer safer drugs.
Yeah well it seems people forget to note newer also means less known,as far as side effects and dangers as well,not to mention much harder on the pocket!
Thank god we still have lemonade!
poster:willyee
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