Posted by Quintal on June 13, 2007, at 10:44:56
In reply to Benzo as mood stabilizer?, posted by SheilaC on June 13, 2007, at 7:16:38
There are studies that shown Klonopin can have moderate mood stabilizing effects. Some studies have also shown it has a mild antidepressant effect yet many people in real life say it makes their depression worse. Klonopin seems worse in this respect than other benzos. It's difficult to know what to make of these studies so the best guide to go on is your own experience. If Xanax is working well for you it's best to stay on it rather than switching around in the hope of finding something better - in fact Xanax is one of the few benzos that have demonstrated an antidepressant effect. All benzos can cause emotional lability and difficulty controlling anger at high doses, so if you do switch be sure you're getting equivalent doses and even then some adjustment may be necessary.
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