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Posted by Mr. Scott on April 11, 2001, at 13:21:14
Hello,
There seems to be a great deal of uncertainty in the medical community about the long-term effectiveness of these drugs. Some physicians believe that use of these drugs lead to tolerance and dependence, while other seem quite comfortable with prescribing them for a long time. I personally have used Xanax once for 2.5 years, and then 1 year later used Klonopin for about 18 months. It seemed to me that the Xanax may have stopped working or at least was not working as well when I discontinued, but the Klonopin never stopped working and enabled me tolerate more Zoloft.
Does anyone out there have experience good or bad with using these drugs for a long period of time? Did they continue working or lose effectiveness?
Posted by jacquie on April 11, 2001, at 14:16:33
In reply to Benzodiazepines; Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, Ativan, , posted by Mr. Scott on April 11, 2001, at 13:21:14
I have been on Klonopin for almost a year and would
not do without it. It has never lost its effectiveness
unless I take Wellbutrin, which I just started taking
again. I only increased my Klonopin use to 1 - 1/2mg
per night up from 1mg per night, so really it
has not lost effectivesness ultimately. I take
something (Wellbutrin) that challenges its effectiveness is what
I am really trying to say. I saw my doctor
yesterday (psychiatrist) and I asked him if there
is anything to worry about like my liver and longterm
use of Klon. and he simply said no. For now I continue.
However, he has now started me on 12.5 of Zoloft (he
starts things super slow with me as I am hyper sensitive
to everything except Klonopin interestingly enough)
because he thinks I am too anxious and it is
preventing me from making alot of tough decisions
in my life right now and the anxiousness needs to
settle down ( I only take 150mg of Wellbutrin a day).I was curious why yousaid you take Klonopin to help
you with Zoloft. What kind of affects are you having?
I immed. just in one day felt nauseas, upset stomach
and tired all day. Just from 12.5mg so now I don't
think I should take it at all.Apologize for the long diatribe , but your post
was rather ironic given my recent situation. I hope
my experiences shed a little light for you.
Jacquie
Posted by judy1 on April 11, 2001, at 14:33:38
In reply to Benzodiazepines; Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, Ativan, , posted by Mr. Scott on April 11, 2001, at 13:21:14
My pdoc who specializes in panic/anxiety only uses benzos in the treatment of panic disorder. He feels AD's worsen the course. I have been on the same dose of klonopin (2mg tid) for over 3 years. The one mistake I made was taking paxil from an ex-shrink which made my panic attacks considerably worse. Hope this helps- judy
Posted by stjames on April 11, 2001, at 14:52:40
In reply to Benzodiazepines; Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, Ativan, , posted by Mr. Scott on April 11, 2001, at 13:21:14
Taken Atavin for 7 years, generally not every day
and it is effective as day one.james
Posted by Mr. Scott on April 11, 2001, at 16:12:06
In reply to Re: Benzodiazepines; Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, Ativan, » Mr. Scott, posted by jacquie on April 11, 2001, at 14:16:33
Jacquie,
Thank you very much for your response!!! The Klonopin or benzo's in general have at times allowed me to tolerate more Zoloft which I find horribly agitating and disturbing to my intestines. Everytime I try to go over 50mg I get into trouble. And if I'm Very Depressed I have little choice but to take it anyways with some klonopin or other benzo. Thanks Again for your post which was very informative.
mr.scott
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