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Posted by University on May 18, 2000, at 14:49:42
In reply to Klonopin, posted by gloria on May 16, 2000, at 11:17:51
> Tell me about Klonopin. How is this the same or different than Neurontin?
Quite different. Although both are used sometimes as mood stabilizers for bpd.
"Is Klonopin a benzo or antiseisure [sic] med?"
It is both
What are side effects and does it help with falling asleep at night?
Side effects are similar to other benzos: drowsiness, decreased attention span, etc.
Will it make you drowsy during the day and is there weight gain? I have panic attacks and depression how does it work on these?
Klonopin is excellent for panic attacks; it works quickly and lasts a long time. Klonopin can be of great use in depression that is aggravated by anxiety. But there is anecdotal evidence that Klonopin may *cause* depression in some people--but this is rare I think.
JM
Thanks Gloria
Posted by CraigF on May 18, 2000, at 15:02:54
In reply to Re: Klonopin, posted by University on May 18, 2000, at 14:49:42
What is Neurontin's primary use? I'm hearing of its tentative success with social anxiety, but it is it a legitimate replacement for other AD/anti-anxiety agents?
Posted by Cam W. on May 18, 2000, at 23:20:25
In reply to Re: Klonopin and Neurontin, posted by CraigF on May 18, 2000, at 15:02:54
> What is Neurontin's primary use? I'm hearing of its tentative success with social anxiety, but it is it a legitimate replacement for other AD/anti-anxiety agents?
Craig - Neurontin is an anticonvulsant used in epilepsy. It was found to have some mild mood stabilizing effects and is now used as an augmenting agent to the standard mood stabilizers in bipolar disorder. It has also been found to bring relief in some pain disorders and in some people with social anxiety. It seems to be one of those drugs that works well for a select groups of people, but has a modest effect in most others.
Hope this helps - Cam
Posted by harry b. on May 26, 2000, at 10:17:45
In reply to Klonopin, posted by gloria on May 16, 2000, at 11:17:51
> Tell me about Klonopin. How is this the same or different than Neurontin? Is Klonopin a benzo or antiseisure med? What are side effects and does it help with falling asleep at night? Will it make you drowsy during the day and is there weight gain? I have panic attacks and depression how does it work on these?Thanks Gloria
Gloria- Sorry I missed this thread earlier. I know
nothing about neurontin but have taken Klonopin
for years.As others have said, it is a benzo and an antiseizure
med.A side effect is drowsiness, this effect will lessen the longer
the med is used.Yes, it will help you sleep. I normally take 2mg
at bedtime. If I'm feeling agitated, I take 3mg.
Initially, you may feel 'hung-over' in the morning.I have not experienced weight gain that can be
attributed to the Klonopin.It is very effective for controlling panic attacks.
My own very subjective experience is that it has no
effect either way on my depression, except to help
calm me and to help establish some semblance of a
regular sleep pattern.As someone else said, it will help in stressful
social/workplace situations.It is addictive. Do not stop it cold-turkey. Check
with your doc and wean very slowly.Good luck
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