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Posted by JohnSky on October 17, 2007, at 9:55:50
Three weeks ago I switched from Ativan to Clonazepam. I was on 6mg of Ativan and switched to 3mg of Clonazepam. This last week I have been feeling more depressed. I'm scared. Not sure if it is the clonazepam (I've taken it before) or the huge fight I had with my wife a week ago where she tore me apart and threatened divorce. I know people have reported depression from taking clonazepam... I've heard others say they felt depressed initially then it faded away.
Sure would like to hear from others on this. I am on Lithium and that was creating a floor to my depression until this week. The emotional pain of how my wife talked to me sure tore me down... so maybe that is what I am feeling.
Posted by Phillipa on October 17, 2007, at 10:29:36
In reply to Clonazepam - problem?, posted by JohnSky on October 17, 2007, at 9:55:50
Sorry about the fight I can relate to that also. But the first time I took klonopin out of the blue I felt suicidal and called the pdoc who immediatedly switched me back to xanax and it went right away. Today I take valium though. Phillipa
Posted by King of Nothing on October 17, 2007, at 15:03:37
In reply to Clonazepam - problem?, posted by JohnSky on October 17, 2007, at 9:55:50
> Three weeks ago I switched from Ativan to Clonazepam. I was on 6mg of Ativan and switched to 3mg of Clonazepam. This last week I have been feeling more depressed. I'm scared. Not sure if it is the clonazepam (I've taken it before) or the huge fight I had with my wife a week ago where she tore me apart and threatened divorce. I know people have reported depression from taking clonazepam... I've heard others say they felt depressed initially then it faded away.
> Sure would like to hear from others on this. I am on Lithium and that was creating a floor to my depression until this week. The emotional pain of how my wife talked to me sure tore me down... so maybe that is what I am feeling.I made that Exact same switch a year ago (From 6mgs. of ativan, to 3 mgs of klonopin) and i prefer the klonopin). My personal opinion is that the fight with your wife is what's depressing you.
Posted by cactus on October 17, 2007, at 16:04:48
In reply to Clonazepam - problem?, posted by JohnSky on October 17, 2007, at 9:55:50
I have had no depression from clonazepam and I've been on it for about 3-4 months now. I also take zoloft but alcohol and clonazepam do not mix at all. Last time I took clonazepam a few years ago I was drinking on it and it was terrible.
Posted by Guy on October 17, 2007, at 16:17:32
In reply to Clonazepam - problem?, posted by JohnSky on October 17, 2007, at 9:55:50
JohnSky, we who have emotional problems must keep in mind that our spouses also suffer and that it is normal for them to vent once in a while. Honestly, I don't know how my wife has put up with me all of these years. Hell, if I had cancer, I'd either be dead or cured a long time ago. This mental stuff just keeps going and going and it's really hard on everyone. My wife and I always make up after these spats and that makes us feel a lot better. Love endures.
Posted by beachbum on October 19, 2007, at 7:25:00
In reply to Clonazepam - problem?, posted by JohnSky on October 17, 2007, at 9:55:50
it made me more depressed but did go away, don't remember how long...hope things are better with wife :]
Posted by JohnSky on October 19, 2007, at 9:36:19
In reply to Re: Clonazepam - problem?, posted by beachbum on October 19, 2007, at 7:25:00
Anyone have any input on how long the depression from clonazepam could last? I thought I was feeling better but I think the med has brought me down a notch.
> it made me more depressed but did go away, don't remember how long...hope things are better with wife :]
Posted by msanjelpie on October 26, 2007, at 3:57:54
In reply to Re: Clonazepam - problem?, posted by JohnSky on October 19, 2007, at 9:36:19
Klonopin is known for causing depression. Usually an increase in the anti depressant is needed to offset the depressive qualities of the Klonopin. Let us know how it goes...
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