Posted by yxibow on May 17, 2008, at 10:59:06
In reply to Can Valium (diazepam) cause depression?, posted by Maria3667 on May 17, 2008, at 7:28:24
> Hi all,
>
> Since switching from Klonopin to Valium, I sort of feel in an increase in depression (and sadness). Has anyone had this happen to them?
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> Is it a short term side effect or here to stay?
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> Thanks for your answers!
> Take care,
> Maria
>
>All benzodiazepines have a CNS depressant effect -- and some have therefore a notable depressive effect on some people.
I believe its something that generally remains, for how long I don't know. I think if a particular one is causing problems then tapering to another one may not.
Yes, people say that Xanax has an antidepressant effect, but I think that is more the super elation that some people get -initially- which can eventually wear off. Xanax is definitely not an antidepressant in its own right.
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