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Posted by tensor on October 29, 2003, at 1:01:46
Hi all,
I've been taking remeron for five years for depression and it has really helped me over the years. But im also suffering from soc phobia, anxiety and panic disorder. I've tried many, many meds in combo with remeron, from anafranil(klomipramine) to prozac and buspar. Finally I convinced my pdoc that klonopin might be a solution and so i've been taking remeron+klonopin for the last two years.
It used to work but for about a year ago i've become more frequently depressed. Tried once to add edronax(reboxetine) but it only helped for a while, it also made my prostate to ache. SSRI´s are no good to me. I became depressed a month a ago and haven't recover since, it just keep getting worse.
So now im asking what to try. Im out of ideas. Should I try to switch from klonopin to xanax? I read in a previous post that xanax has mood lifting effect, while klonopin could be depressant. I should add that klonopin is working pretty good against soc phobia and panic disorder but less good against anxiety.
What are the downsides of xanax compared to klonopin? I take 15mg of remeron and 2-4mg of klonopin daily.
Please, give me some ideas, tell me your experiences. I will see my pdoc in a few days and want to have some own ideas, or else he will just prescribe whatever pops up in his mind..Thanks for your time,
Mattias
Posted by Elle2021 on October 29, 2003, at 2:20:02
In reply to Klonopin depressing me?, posted by tensor on October 29, 2003, at 1:01:46
I have been taking Klonopin for quite sometime now. When I was taking it regularly, I noticed it majorly increased my depression. For me, it was also extremely addictive. I cut back to taking it only when I have insomnia, and using Ativan for my anxiety. Currently, I have begun taking it regularly again due to having my cat die (I was very attached to him, and the incident has caused much anxiety and another bout of depression). If I were you, I would switch to a different antianxiety, one that is less addictive. -Elle
P.S. Klonopin is HARD to get off of.
Posted by Ame Sans Vie on October 29, 2003, at 6:27:00
In reply to Klonopin depressing me?, posted by tensor on October 29, 2003, at 1:01:46
I'd recommend talking with your doctor about the new Xanax XR (a single dose lasts 24-hours). The only downside as compared to Klonopin is that some doctors are less willing to prescribe any form of Xanax, seeing it as more "addictive". <scoff> :-)
Michael
Posted by craig allen on October 29, 2003, at 20:13:54
In reply to Klonopin depressing me?, posted by tensor on October 29, 2003, at 1:01:46
yea, klonopin definitely made my depression worse when i started to take it daily. and a small dose mind you (.5mg). i've been taking ativan for the last several days (1mg) and to this point, no negative effect on my mood. good luck.
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