Posted by tom_traubert on June 6, 2015, at 11:52:19
In reply to Re: Does Klonopin prevent mania on its own?, posted by Christ_empowered on June 6, 2015, at 9:08:12
Thank you for your response--would you happen to know if Klonopin is ever used as a standalone drug for BP or is it always administered in conjunction with mood stabilizers/anticonvulsants?
I've read that it is used to help treat acute mania, but I haven't found any literature that shows its use at long-term prevention of manic episodes on its own.
I know it's difficult to tease out its effects since most BP episodes call for additional medication, and I realize there's probably not a simple answer, but I'm grateful for any and all info / personal experiences from members of the forum.
My main concern is that after 10 years of Klonopin 1mg/day [and nothing else], I'm trying to determine whether I run the risk of a manic episode if I decide to try tapering off Klonopin and eventually discontinue use. What I'm really doing is calling my past BP diagnosis into question to see if it is truly accurate in my case, or whether my episodes were indeed triggered by antidepressants. I appreciate the fact that I'm very lucky to only be on such a small dose, and maybe I should leave well enough alone, but after 10 years, I'm trying to build up the confidence to test out whether I can make additional progress.
Thanks again!
tt
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