Posted by dms777smd on March 12, 2005, at 14:38:39
In reply to Re: klonopin as needed or taken regularly, posted by meds4life on March 12, 2005, at 11:44:47
That's a good question.I've tried all the SSRIs, Effexor, Wellbutrin, Trazadone, some antipsychotics, TCAs, and alot of the benzos. The only thing that works for me is the benzos. I'm on Xanax 1mg 3 times a day and that still isn't enough because it only lasts 4-5 hours for me.I have constant anxiety like you and I'm wanting to try to switch over to Klonopin because it lasts longer and I know it works for me pretty much the same as all the other benzos. A doctor told me that(sorry to say) some people with this type of constant panic and anxiety only do well on the benzos and said alot of people have to take the Xanax 4 times a day and even the longer acting ones(like Klonopin)2-3 times a day. He said even with the Xanax XR,which is supposed to last 24 hrs, some people still have to take it 2 times. It really sucks because these drugs are definitely the only ones that work for me and they're so addictive. But I'm going to keep taking them, start exercising, eat better, talk to a therapist and hopefully I can get this under control enough to start backing off the benzos. Have you tried doing any of that? I know that being physically healthy will usually make a persons mind more healthy so I'm gonna try it. In the past I was scared to even run a little because it speeds up my heart and throws me into a panic attack. With these pills I don't get scared as much so I'm going to try it. You should try the same if you haven't yet and hopefully it will work for both of us. Why can't there be a once in a lifetime pill that keeps us calm and happy??? Guess that's just how life goes.
> Hi,
> I'm in the posting mood today. This is the second message I've responded to. I take Klonopin on a regular schedule. My doctor said to take it as needed, but the anxiety is constant, so I take it daily. The Doc was fine with that. However, I would like to return to something that helps with both anxiety and depression long term (like for life!) Because after 4 bouts of suicidal depression, I can't go there again. Unfortunately, all the wonderful drugs that helped with both anxiety and depression (Effexor, Paxil) caused 40+ pounds of weight gain. Long story short, What do you use on a daily basis besides Klonopin for anxiety?
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