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Klono vs Xanax -- Re Anxiety, Depr, Sex, Side Effs

Posted by Rick on May 1, 2001, at 20:02:39

In reply to do klono or nuerontin cause sex side effects???, posted by katrina on April 30, 2001, at 16:44:11

> > By adding gabapentin, you can get rid of the anxiety and possibly the bipolar symptoms ("kill two birds with one stone").
> >
> > > I have been on Celexa 40mg. and Klonopin 3mg for about 5 months now, before that I was on Serzone and Klonopin, but the Serzone made me to tired.
> > > As far as the Klonopin goes, I wonder if it can make the depression worst at times. That's why I thought that maybe Xanax would work better. I suffer from Depression and both Panic and Anxiety Attacks and have been diagnosed as being Bipolar also.
> > > Any comments or suggestions would be much appreciated.
> > >
> > > Kindest Regards,
> > >
> > > Nic
>
> Does the neurontin or klonopin decrease sex drive?

When I tried Neurontin 3200 mg. for Social Anxiety, I was suprised to experience the same kind of anorgasmia I had dealt with when taking Nardil, and later Celexa.

Klonopin actually increases my libido and sexual function (sensations, not "stamina"). With the optimal doses I feel no sedation or "dopiness" as I did with Xanax. Also, the Klonopin lasts longer and most importantly helps so much more with the Social Phobia.

Flip side of the coin: While any benzo can cause some memory lapse, Klonopin seems more likely than the others to cause this, especially at higher doses. And it is reputed to cause depression to occur/return in some individuals. Xanax, on the other hand, has antidepressant qualities of its own if taken regularly (another poster already pointed out possible consequences of missed doses). Interestingly, not long ago I ran across a Medline study abstract showing Klonopin to be an effective antidepressant by itself. Fyi, Roche's official monograph points out that a link between Klonopin and depression hasn't been established. But I find it hard to believe that all of the people who have reported a depressive effect on boards like this have been mistaken. On the other hand, one of the less-common, but not rare, adverse effects listed for most *antidepressants* is...depression!

Regardless, Klonopin has been a godsend for my non-depressive severe Social Anxiety, and has been the linchpin of my successful treatment since I first tried it.

Rick


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