Posted by hildi on August 10, 2002, at 15:32:48
In reply to Re: Gabbi...what is your new cocktail? » hildi, posted by Squiggles on August 10, 2002, at 14:53:53
> Hildi,
>
> Of Lithium, Xanax, Synthroid (a pretty
> dangerous drug if you overdose), Klonopin
> is the worst.
>
> It was not my choice to go on it - you are
> not given a choice when you are given drugs -
> it's not a restaurant with a menu. I think
> I was given it for GAD or maybe because i was
> dx'd bipolar - don;t know.
>
> Last time i saw my dr. he mumbled something
> about maybe putting me on some new drugs - which
> send cold, icy shivers through my veins.
> I hope i am just left alone the way i am now,
> because frankly i fear medical experimentation.
>
> Anyway, i hope drs. and pharms learn about
> Klonopin withdrawal - it is beastly, and since
> some medical professionals may take it themselves,
> maybe there is hope.
>
> It is not a drug that you can get off of - i
> believe it changes your brain at least after many
> yrs. of taking it.
>
> SquigglesThanks Squiggles. Now I'm nervious. You were not taking it very long (only two years or less, right?)and look what you experienced!
Wow, I am thinking differently about this med now.
Hildi
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