Posted by tensor on February 9, 2012, at 6:00:59
In reply to Re: Return of Depression on Effexor » tensor, posted by SLS on February 9, 2012, at 5:25:17
> > Clonazepam may affect serotonin in a negative way,
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> Yes. Clonazepam is unique among the BZDs in this way. I think it inhibits the release of serotonin
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> > but I think it's more about benzodiazepines in general depress the CNS.
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> Taking Ativan (lorazepam) for an extended period of time while my depression was in remission was not depressogenic. I had no depression at all. Clonazepam beats the crap out of me. It makes my depression worse.
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> Xanax can act as a euphoriant for some people, and can probably do so indefinitely.
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> > I am wondering if Valium (diazepam) can produce depression after long-term use. I have a vague recollection of this being described.
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> - ScottThe same mechanism that makes clonazepam supposedly depressogenic could be the same which makes it effective for social phobia. Though I have never taken lorazepam I'm seriously thinking of trying it.
/t
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