Posted by Tony P on February 7, 2008, at 16:35:44
In reply to Re: benzodiazepines (clonazepam) - mental clarity, posted by sdb on February 7, 2008, at 10:53:20
I find clonazepam more mind-dulling than other benzos (but it's also said to be safer in terms of tolerance/addiction). I've noticed the "can't find the word" effect a lot, although that's also partly due I believe to the Robaxin I am currnetly taking in large doses (cutting back gradually at present, hopefully to zero soon).
Ativan was much less dulling, even mood brightening. But most docs won't prescribe it long-term.
I don't know about this banana thing, I tried smoking 'em in the sixties (just the peels <g>) and never got off. But I'm a strong fan of _moderate_ amounts of coffee combined with clonazepam or other benzos. They don't really just counteract each other, there is definitely a synergistic enhancement effect. I also tried Ritalin plus Valium in the 70's but that was more in the nature of a home-made high - too hypomanic to be safe.
I understand coffee increases dopamine levels (which I am becoming a firm believer in as an essential component of balanced A-D therapy), as well as its straight stimulant effects. So 2 shots of espresso on getting up has essentially become part of my meds. regime!
Tony
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