Posted by Mr.Scott on April 6, 2005, at 13:01:38
In reply to ANY LONG TERM BENZO USERS? 10-20+YEARS, posted by paulbwell on April 3, 2005, at 21:06:46
I don't know if there is a single answer that fits us all. I have taken benzos on and off but more often on than off since 1991. First Xanax then Klonopin and I've also used ativan and tranxene at times. In total since 1991 I've probably been completely off a total of 1.5 years. I have had a tendency to decrease the dose because I feel they can worsen my depressive symptoms and make me a bumbling monkey if the dose is too high. I range from .5mg-1.0mg clonazepam. 1mg would indicate a severe problem that rarely if ever occurrs. I'd like to get off completely or find an alternative, but no, the effect on anxiety that they have has not dissipated over time. I don't like the dependence issues at all, but AD's are highly problematic for me and therefore not a viable treatment for my anxiety in and of themselves.
Scott
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