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Posted by Sheilac on October 9, 2012, at 6:05:02
I love the sleep I get with melatonin. I've heard that it can cause depression. Is this true?
Also, if I need to take Klonopin more consistently, will this cause depression? If so, Is there a better anti-anxiety med that won't result in depression?
Trying to keep it simple.
Thanks.
Posted by gadchik on October 9, 2012, at 7:11:00
In reply to Can these meds cause.., posted by Sheilac on October 9, 2012, at 6:05:02
Hello, I take .5mg klonopin at night. I keep the dose low, and dont drink alcohol,and have never gotten depressed on it. I have a hx of depression,but it usually is preceded by extreme anxiety,so that could be why a benzo works so well for me. Ive used 3.5mg remeron for sleep too. Good luck to you
Posted by phidippus on October 9, 2012, at 9:36:44
In reply to Can these meds cause.., posted by Sheilac on October 9, 2012, at 6:05:02
>Also, if I need to take Klonopin more consistently, will this cause depression?
Of the benzodiazapines, Klonopin is the most likely to cause depression-it decreases the utilization of 5-HT (serotonin) by neurons.
If so, Is there a better anti-anxiety med that won't result in depression?
You can try Gabapentin, Lyrica and Gabitril.
Eric
Posted by phillipa on October 9, 2012, at 9:58:12
In reply to Re: Can these meds cause.. » Sheilac, posted by phidippus on October 9, 2012, at 9:36:44
Klonopin did depress me for many years xanax worked well now tolerance I guess. Just take at night. Phillipa
Posted by Hugh on October 9, 2012, at 11:52:49
In reply to Can these meds cause.., posted by Sheilac on October 9, 2012, at 6:05:02
> I love the sleep I get with melatonin. I've heard that it can cause depression. Is this true?
>
> Also, if I need to take Klonopin more consistently, will this cause depression? If so, Is there a better anti-anxiety med that won't result in depression?
>
> Trying to keep it simple.
>
> Thanks.Melatonin can worsen depression in some people, and it can improve depression in others. Since melatonin works so well for your sleep, I don't think increasing your dose of Klonopin would be such a good idea. Benzos can be extremely effective when used for short periods of time, but when used long-term, they can lead to tolerance and interdose withdrawal, which can worsen the symptoms that people are taking them for. I've read that taking vitamin D3 can reduce the chances of melatonin causing depression.
Posted by rjlockhart37 on October 9, 2012, at 12:14:20
In reply to Re: Can these meds cause.. » Sheilac, posted by phidippus on October 9, 2012, at 9:36:44
hey eric wow that's intresting...what about lorazpeam [ativan]....does it do the same too?
and [just one more question!!:)] but what does alrazolam do..effect dopamine?
thanks!
r
Posted by bennybenzo on October 9, 2012, at 12:27:24
In reply to Re: Can these meds cause.. » phidippus, posted by rjlockhart37 on October 9, 2012, at 12:14:20
Ativan is fine with me, 4MG a day, 2mg is at pm for sleep.
Posted by phidippus on October 9, 2012, at 12:37:10
In reply to Re: Can these meds cause.. » phidippus, posted by rjlockhart37 on October 9, 2012, at 12:14:20
>[ativan]....does it do the same too?
No, Ativan is just a plain ol' benzo.
>what does alrazolam do..effect dopamine?
Alprazolam binds to specific sites on the GABA A gamma-amino-butyric acid receptor. It has no affinity for dopamine.
Eric
Posted by rjlockhart37 on October 9, 2012, at 12:57:47
In reply to Re: Can these meds cause.. » rjlockhart37, posted by phidippus on October 9, 2012, at 12:37:10
Is Xanax like diffrent from the other benzos...of course i should know but i'm just curious on its actions... I used to be on it 2mg various times through the day....its strong but it has a short life...lorazpeam lasts longer but it has to be taken higher doses to really sedate, its less than alprazolam.
r
Posted by phidippus on October 9, 2012, at 15:00:05
In reply to Re: Can these meds cause.., posted by rjlockhart37 on October 9, 2012, at 12:57:47
Alprazolam is classed as a high-potency benzodiazepine and is a triazolobenzodiazepine, namely a benzodiazepine with a triazole ring attached to its structure. Benzodiazepines produce a variety of therapeutic and adverse effects by binding to the benzodiazepine receptor site on the GABAA receptor and modulating the function of the GABA receptor.
Xanax makes me psycho.
Eric
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on October 9, 2012, at 18:45:29
In reply to Can these meds cause.., posted by Sheilac on October 9, 2012, at 6:05:02
Klonopin CAN cause depression in some people
If you find this happens to you, try Xanax. This actualy has mild antidepressant properties, it might be the answer for you.
Posted by b2chica on October 10, 2012, at 14:12:54
In reply to Can these meds cause.., posted by Sheilac on October 9, 2012, at 6:05:02
it worked well for only about 2 1/2 weeks then pooped out and depression did start to worsen.
but id say use it off and on.
b2c.
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