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Posted by Tepiaca on November 21, 2004, at 15:04:56
Hello
I would like to hear some experencies on people who has taken Xanat and klonopin to control anxiety .I am on klonopin now 1 mg , but it is causing depression on me .
With Zoloft also caused depression
With Effexor did not , I even got to 6mg
Now with Nardil its causing depression
any idea why?Thanks in advance
Tep
Posted by repop on November 21, 2004, at 17:39:37
In reply to klonopin Vs Xanat for Social Phobia, posted by Tepiaca on November 21, 2004, at 15:04:56
I've found that klonopin makes me depressed and that seems to be true for a lot of people. Xanax gives the ability to be relaxed and social. Of course, it's still a drug, very addictive, and difficult to get off of.
Take care
r
Posted by Laree on November 21, 2004, at 22:17:36
In reply to klonopin Vs Xanat for Social Phobia, posted by Tepiaca on November 21, 2004, at 15:04:56
Hi,
I am currently taking Klonopin for problems with panic and severe anxiety, about 1.25 mg./day in divided doses. I have been on Xanax before (.5-1 mg./day) and personally think Xanax made me feel a lot more tired (mainly a 'sleepy' sort of tired) than Klonopin did/does(I have been on .5 mg/day of Klonopin in the past, too).
It (the Klonopin) has been working beautifully for me -- I just got back on it a few weeks ago after my initial experience with it 2 yrs. previous and was instructed to discontinue my Serax rx(20 mg./evening) b/c it just wasn't really working out for me at that time.How long have you been taking Klonopin for(recently/consecutively--like when given a new rx for it, taking it every day as rx'ed, etc.)--and what for kind of anxiety disorder(s)?
Also, do you have co-morbid depression with the anxiety naturally/normally?Personally, I prefer Klonopin over Xanax for panic/severe anxiety because it lasts a lot longer than regular (immediate-release) Xanax, which is the version I had been on. I have no experience with Xanax XR, although u might want to ask around on the boards here for others experiences with it.
A lovely aspect of Klonopin for me is that I don't feel "drugged up" or tired while on it--just a lot more at ease and relaxed ('normal' or 'normalized', if that makes sense) which stands in marked contrast to being off of it--which seems to result in an all-pervasive/debilitating, overwhelming panicked state/panic attacks for the majority of my waking hours. :(
I am currently on 20 mg./Lexapro a day for seasonal aff. depression and it has been the best medicine for my s.a.d. (and I have tried many SSRI's + Effexor XR & Wellbutrin XL).
How long have you been on Nardil, and was it helping ur depression before u started taking Klonopin?? Could it be that it is "pooping-out"??
Or it may be possible that ur depression is intensified around this time of year, kind of like S.A.D...If you haven't already, I say schedule an appt. with your pdoc for asap & in the meantime make a list of possible reasons for the increase/appearance of the depression besides just the Klonopin, because you never know...
Best,
L.
> Hello
> I would like to hear some experencies on people who has taken Xanat and klonopin to control anxiety .
>
> I am on klonopin now 1 mg , but it is causing depression on me .
>
> With Zoloft also caused depression
> With Effexor did not , I even got to 6mg
> Now with Nardil its causing depression
> any idea why?
>
> Thanks in advance
> Tep
Posted by darkhorse on November 22, 2004, at 8:12:43
In reply to Re: klonopin Vs Xanat for Social Phobia, posted by repop on November 21, 2004, at 17:39:37
> I've found that klonopin makes me depressed and that seems to be true for a lot of people. Xanax gives the ability to be relaxed and social. Of course, it's still a drug, very addictive, and difficult to get off of.
> Take care
> rI have the same experience...
Adam
Posted by woolav on November 22, 2004, at 18:41:15
In reply to Re: klonopin Vs Xanat for Social Phobia, posted by darkhorse on November 22, 2004, at 8:12:43
Hello, I was taking xanax for years for anxiety and social phobia. it worked and i thought i was very happy with it. Then my pdoc switched me to klonopin and the first few weeks were hell. (prob. xanax withdrawl) and then the klon. depression kicked in. But after a few months and an adjustment in my lamictal, its doing great for me. better than xanax for social phobia. I cant believe the difference it makes....for me at least.
S
Posted by mikerush on November 23, 2004, at 14:56:07
In reply to Re: klonopin Vs Xanat for Social Phobia, posted by woolav on November 22, 2004, at 18:41:15
> Hello, I was taking xanax for years for anxiety and social phobia. it worked and i thought i was very happy with it. Then my pdoc switched me to klonopin and the first few weeks were hell. (prob. xanax withdrawl) and then the klon. depression kicked in. But after a few months and an adjustment in my lamictal, its doing great for me. better than xanax for social phobia. I cant believe the difference it makes....for me at least.
I was originally prescribed Xanax for Panic attacks and it worked great but it did not last long but took effect very quickly. My doc switched me to klonopin and have been on it ever since (3 years) at 2mg a day. My social phobia has basically disappeared and I feel normal where before I was afraid to speak to people. I would recommend klonopin since it lasts around 8 hours compared to Xanax's 2 hours. I look at the addiction thing as something to live with, if the med works for you and increases joy in your life then why would want to stop. My doc wanted to take me off klonopin and I told him no that of all the meds I've taken it is the only one that has worked consistently for me.
> S
Posted by Tepiaca on November 24, 2004, at 0:31:16
In reply to Re: klonopin Vs Xanat for Social Phobia » Tepiaca, posted by Laree on November 21, 2004, at 22:17:36
> Hi,
> I am currently taking Klonopin for problems with panic and severe anxiety, about 1.25 mg./day in divided doses. I have been on Xanax before (.5-1 mg./day) and personally think Xanax made me feel a lot more tired (mainly a 'sleepy' sort of tired) than Klonopin did/does(I have been on .5 mg/day of Klonopin in the past, too).
> It (the Klonopin) has been working beautifully for me -- I just got back on it a few weeks ago after my initial experience with it 2 yrs. previous and was instructed to discontinue my Serax rx(20 mg./evening) b/c it just wasn't really working out for me at that time.
>
> How long have you been taking Klonopin for(recently/consecutively--like when given a new rx for it, taking it every day as rx'ed, etc.)--and what for kind of anxiety disorder(s)?I have S anxiety disorder , Social Fobia , I dont know wxactly how is called in English.
I have been on klonopin for about 2 years intermitently
> Also, do you have co-morbid depression with the anxiety naturally/normally?
>Sorry =(( , what is the meaning of co-morbid depression ??
> Personally, I prefer Klonopin over Xanax for panic/severe anxiety because it lasts a lot longer than regular (immediate-release) Xanax, which is the version I had been on. I have no experience with Xanax XR, although u might want to ask around on the boards here for others experiences with it.
I tried Xanat and klonopin with Zoloft 3 years ago . Klono made me depressed and Xanath seems to help me although just for a short time . But I did not try high doses
> A lovely aspect of Klonopin for me is that I don't feel "drugged up" or tired while on it--just a lot more at ease and relaxed ('normal' or 'normalized', if that makes sense) which stands in marked contrast to being off of it--which seems to result in an all-pervasive/debilitating, overwhelming panicked state/panic attacks for the majority of my waking hours. :(
So lucky you are !!
> I am currently on 20 mg./Lexapro a day for seasonal aff. depression and it has been the best medicine for my s.a.d. (and I have tried many SSRI's + Effexor XR & Wellbutrin XL).
> How long have you been on Nardil, and was it helping ur depression before u started taking Klonopin?? Could it be that it is "pooping-out"??
> Or it may be possible that ur depression is intensified around this time of year, kind of like S.A.D...If you haven't already, I say schedule an appt. with your pdoc for asap & in the meantime make a list of possible reasons for the increase/appearance of the depression besides just the Klonopin, because you never know...
> Best,
> L.
>I have been on Nardil for 1 year and 2 months . I notice a change in NArdil effect when pfizer change the formula . After that time, side effects has increased a lot . Mainly imsomnia .
My depression was controlled and is still controlled . The fear is still here but at least I can manage to deal with it , not like when I was on SRRI that it was uncontrollable.Im sure the depression is caused by klono . I had the same feeling on Zoloft . And when I lower the dose again I felt better
I really appreciate all your lines =)
Posted by Tepiaca on November 24, 2004, at 0:36:53
In reply to Re: klonopin Vs Xanat for Social Phobia, posted by woolav on November 22, 2004, at 18:41:15
> Hello, I was taking xanax for years for anxiety and social phobia. it worked and i thought i was very happy with it. Then my pdoc switched me to klonopin and the first few weeks were hell. (prob. xanax withdrawl) and then the klon. depression kicked in. But after a few months and an adjustment in my lamictal, its doing great for me. better than xanax for social phobia. I cant believe the difference it makes....for me at least.
>Excuse me , what is your combo now?
IS lamictal the big difference here to help your SP??
Posted by Tepiaca on November 24, 2004, at 0:39:52
In reply to Re: klonopin Vs Xanat for Social Phobia, posted by mikerush on November 23, 2004, at 14:56:07
Posted by Iansf on November 24, 2004, at 16:18:03
In reply to klonopin Vs Xanat for Social Phobia, posted by Tepiaca on November 21, 2004, at 15:04:56
When I tried Klonopin, I became impotent, even worse than with SSRIs. Has anyone else had that reaction?
Posted by ixus on December 5, 2004, at 15:51:22
In reply to klonopin Vs Xanat for Social Phobia, posted by Tepiaca on November 21, 2004, at 15:04:56
Klonopin works great with Parnate. I use 1,5 mg with 30 mg Parnate with success. I guess it can work even better with Nardil, but this I have not checked yet. I failed with TCA and SSRI. They increase my anxiety.
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