Posted by Emme_V2 on March 3, 2013, at 7:08:41
In reply to Re: Meds for anxiety prn » Phil, posted by tensor on March 1, 2013, at 12:05:00
> > Just curious tensor, why stop Clonazepam to start another drug that is going to have more side effects?
> > I know that no one wants to be on a benzo for whatever reason but I'm just curious.
>
> I have tried most things to stop my recurring depressions that are becoming more frequent. I have not been benzo free for twelve years, so it could play a role. A rapid discontinuation doesn't work, the anxiety and the depression are too much to handle.
> Going the Ashton way, which I plan todo, will take over six months. If, under that period, there was a stressful event I can't resort to benzos as usual, that would be throwing away months of tapering.
> I do not want something to take regularly just for this, amitrip is doing a pretty good job. I'm just thinking ahead, maybe I think too much, I don't know.
>
> /tensor
I think all benzos are not created equal. When I suspected that clonazepam might be making me more depressed, I cross-tapered over to xanax, which I use PRN to this day. It's pretty much an ideal drug for me. I know how my body handles it, no side effects, no tolerance, no rebound anxiety or withdrawal when it wears off.I personally wouldn't be so quick to dis benzos. They've been around a long time, they are well understood, and a lot of people do well with them long term. You might want to consider crossing to another one and see if it makes a difference in how you feel.
Other than benzos, Paxil helped my anxiety and my depression, but it pooped out for the depression. A tiny dose of Seroquel has worked well for me PRN when my anxiety hits the stratosphere or if I simply can't sleep.
Good luck.
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