Posted by delna on November 17, 2009, at 4:24:49
In reply to Klonopin help, please!, posted by franky74 on November 16, 2009, at 23:07:10
> Hi Folks,
>
> First postHi, welcome....:)
> THen I got a mild rash, the rash began after about 4 days of use.
Very strange..
>One morning, the abscess was hurting so I took a leftover antibiotic pill. On that morning, the rash becamr red blotches. Still no itching or discomfort
Are you 100% sure that the rash is not being induced by the antibiotic? Or maybe the interaction between this particular antibiotic and Klonopin? Maybe the antibiotic can be changed if so.
> Doc seems to think that I will react similarly to other benzos.
Hmmm....I don't know about adjusting to the benzo, if this is indeed a side effect of the benzo. Plus if she see this as a dangerous skin reaction then I wouldn't risk it.
I can't speak too scientifically but I can say that although all benzos act in a similar fashion, they are quite different molecules.
I for one can tolerate Klonopin no problem but get puffy allergic eyes with Xanax (another benzo). So for me a bad reaction to one does not mean a bad reaction to another.I'm sure more people will comment and shed some light on this. I can only share my experience but many other babblers are more confident about the scientific facts..
Incidentally, I have used Propranolol (Inderal- a beta-blocker) for anxiety. It is especially good for situational anxiety as you seem to have. It has been very effective for me and unlike Buspar, it acts at once. (well 10-20 mins). You can either take it just before the dentist visit or if you have anxiety leading up to it (which it seems you do) you can take it like I have; dosed 3 times daily at 20mg (instead of a benzo).
You can get lightheaded on it so you need to be careful and adjust the dose accordingly. This is usually an SOS treatment.Hope you get some help with this...
Take care
D
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