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Posted by alienatari on March 17, 2005, at 5:30:43
Hello. I was reading that some benzo's such as Xanax are good for depression while others arnt?
I was always under the impression that benzo's can make depression worse? Is it likely that Ativan would make depression worse? I take ativan and havent noticed this but Id like to know. Would it be a better choice to go on Xanax instead?
Thanks.
Posted by Spriggy on March 17, 2005, at 10:14:13
In reply to Benzo's good for depression?, posted by alienatari on March 17, 2005, at 5:30:43
I don't know how scientific the evidence is that any benzo increases depression- other than that it does do that for SOME people.. I'm on Klonopin and it hasn't increased depression for me.
I think it depends on whether or not your main problem is anxiety or depression.
Posted by The_Resistance on March 17, 2005, at 15:28:19
In reply to Benzo's good for depression?, posted by alienatari on March 17, 2005, at 5:30:43
I know there are some Benzos that apparently also posses anti depressant properties.
Unfortunatly none of these Benzos are available in the US or the UK, perhapse I dreamt it up
Posted by lunesta on March 17, 2005, at 15:42:41
In reply to Benzo's good for depression?, posted by alienatari on March 17, 2005, at 5:30:43
Yes there are, I know that Xanax and Klonopin effect serotonin release. Xanax is also a trialzobenzodiazpine which is a bit different from regular ones, so it has some unique anti-d props. If you have a lot of anxiety, this can cause depression itself. I was on klonopin for a long time which helped my mild depression because I had so bad social anxiety and GAD.
Posted by ed_uk on March 17, 2005, at 16:28:21
In reply to Re: Benzo's good for depression?, posted by The_Resistance on March 17, 2005, at 15:28:19
Hello!
You can get Xanax on a private prescription. Not on the NHS though - it's 'black listed'.
Ed.
Posted by ed_uk on March 17, 2005, at 16:29:16
In reply to Re: Benzo's good for depression? » alienatari, posted by lunesta on March 17, 2005, at 15:42:41
Hi Lunesta!
I'm curious, why did you change your name to Lunesta?
Ed.
Posted by Phillipa on March 17, 2005, at 17:39:12
In reply to Re: Benzo's good for depression? » lunesta, posted by ed_uk on March 17, 2005, at 16:29:16
If ativan is working for you I wouldn't change it. Everyone is different, and what works for one may not work for another. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by krybrahaha78 on March 17, 2005, at 19:03:30
In reply to Re: Benzo's good for depression?, posted by Phillipa on March 17, 2005, at 17:39:12
I tried Ativan for my anxiety once and it only had paradoxical effects on me(did the opposite) so i got off it and I got depressed once i got off it, and im dont even have depression, so it just might be able to help it.
Posted by alienatari on March 17, 2005, at 19:39:58
In reply to Benzo's good for depression?, posted by alienatari on March 17, 2005, at 5:30:43
Thanks for the posts everyone. I guess I'll stick with Ativan but ill ask my doc which one he would prefer me to take. I use to take Xanax for a while a few years back and became addicted to it (not severely but still I was addicted somewhat). So I will doubt that he will want me to take xanax. At the moment Im just taking ativan a few times a week only to avoid dependance.
Take care.
Posted by lunesta on March 18, 2005, at 12:12:26
In reply to Re: Benzo's good for depression? » lunesta, posted by ed_uk on March 17, 2005, at 16:29:16
cause i like the name lunesta. i wish i came up with it. and i want to try it once its out.
Posted by Spriggy on March 20, 2005, at 10:14:31
In reply to Re: Benzo's good for depression? » ed_uk, posted by lunesta on March 18, 2005, at 12:12:26
The Restistance posted that Klonopin affects seratonin????
Is this true??
The reason I ask is because the psych doc said I never needed any medication that touched my seratonin.. and now my doctor has me on Klonopin.
I have often sat here silently thinking this Klonopin might be making me worse but thought I was just being paranoid.
If it affects seratonin, is it possible that is making me worse as far as anxiety goes???
Posted by jasmineneroli on March 23, 2005, at 22:24:08
In reply to WOE the Resistance.. Klonopin??, posted by Spriggy on March 20, 2005, at 10:14:31
Hello Spriggy:
Yes, Klonopin has a (apparently) minor
affect on serotonin, by very slightly increasing 5-HT. I don't know WHICH 5-HT (i.e 1, 2 etc.).Scott (SLS) may know, or Ed UK.
I really don't think it's in an amount that has much impact, because it is so often used with SSRI's or other serotonergic anti-depressants.
If you are unusually sensitive to serotonin, maybe ask your doctor, or other medical professional.
Why do you have to avoid serotonergic medications?
Take care.
Jas
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