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Posted by Violet4EVR on October 19, 2004, at 23:56:16
Hello everyone,
Thank you to all that replied to my prior post (concerning Xanax vs. Klonopin).
I did not experience Weight Gain using Xanax.
What is it about Klonopin/Clonazepam that seems to cause weight gain?Does it impair your metabolism? or make you so tired that you do not want to exersize?
Thanks so much,
Violet
Posted by Pluto on October 20, 2004, at 1:33:19
In reply to Weight Gain with Klonopin?, posted by Violet4EVR on October 19, 2004, at 23:56:16
Yes, Klonopin causes weight gain. But since you didn't acquire more weight on Xanax, the chances are none because, I found xanax to be a wonderful appetiser. It was like taking periactin in high doses when I took 1 mg of xanax. I drove to the nearest KFC, forgetting the fact I am under the influence of Xanax and not supposed to drive. The appetite was so ravenous. I didn't feel klonopin the same way. But it added to my weight few more pounds and there will be no good news even after stopping it. Try to avoid benzos if you can. Not because they are bad, but they will dull you cognitively and long term exposure tends to cause more emotional blunting. Try something else. I was on klonopin for a long time, and came off it without any problem granted, the tapering period was very short. Now I am going to try Lyrica, which is really an interesting stuff.
Posted by darkhorse on October 20, 2004, at 5:25:33
In reply to Re: Weight Gain with Klonopin? » Violet4EVR, posted by Pluto on October 20, 2004, at 1:33:19
This is very strange because I gained weight on all types of AD's but NEVER gained weight on any type of benzo...
I took a looot of them,Klon,Xanax,Ativan,Valium,Bromazepam,Tranxene,Prazepam,Oxazepam,Librium...etc and I think benzos are WEIGHT NEUTRAL,and that all other psychotropics(except stimulants) can cause weight gain....
any opinion and experiences with benzos and weight (remember also that you might be gaining weight because of another medication you r taking with the benzo like an AD,and thinking it is the benzo)
Adam
Posted by Violet4EVR on October 20, 2004, at 23:48:19
In reply to Re: Weight Gain with Klonopin?+ other Benzos, posted by darkhorse on October 20, 2004, at 5:25:33
Thank you both so much for your reply.
I have not gained weight on xanax, but I can say I have over-indulged in food because I just "didn't care"...
Thank you both,
Violet
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