Posted by Hugh on October 9, 2012, at 11:52:49
In reply to Can these meds cause.., posted by Sheilac on October 9, 2012, at 6:05:02
> I love the sleep I get with melatonin. I've heard that it can cause depression. Is this true?
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> Also, if I need to take Klonopin more consistently, will this cause depression? If so, Is there a better anti-anxiety med that won't result in depression?
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> Trying to keep it simple.
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> Thanks.Melatonin can worsen depression in some people, and it can improve depression in others. Since melatonin works so well for your sleep, I don't think increasing your dose of Klonopin would be such a good idea. Benzos can be extremely effective when used for short periods of time, but when used long-term, they can lead to tolerance and interdose withdrawal, which can worsen the symptoms that people are taking them for. I've read that taking vitamin D3 can reduce the chances of melatonin causing depression.
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