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Posted by RonJohn on August 28, 2002, at 20:06:28
I'm diagnosed as schizo-affective. I'm currently on Zyprexa, Trileptol, and Paxil. However, I'm still having some derealization which my pdoc and me my think is anxietyrelated. He recommended taking a benzo called Ativan. Anydody want to tell me if I'm going the right way and what I need to know about this med?
thanks,
RonJohn
Posted by alan on August 29, 2002, at 0:36:21
In reply to Ativan anybody?, posted by RonJohn on August 28, 2002, at 20:06:28
I've taken it for 20 years off and on for GAD/SD and it was the only thing that worked after every AD and neuroleptic and anticonvulsant didn't.
Paxil can be stimulating for many and may need to be countered with a benzodiazapine like ativan.
To prempt any question about "addictiveness" please read the following. It will probably put you at ease as it has others confronted with the usual.
http://panicdisorder.about.com/library/weekly/aa031997.htm
alan
Posted by oracle on August 29, 2002, at 2:27:23
In reply to Ativan anybody?, posted by RonJohn on August 28, 2002, at 20:06:28
I like atavin, not too strong and not to long acting. It is great on a day like today; a pisser !
Posted by Jaded on August 29, 2002, at 12:41:53
In reply to Ativan anybody?, posted by RonJohn on August 28, 2002, at 20:06:28
I am a fan of Ativan, but a bigger fan of Klonopin. Ativan is very short-acting (about 4 hours) and can cause "rebound anxiety" because when it starts to wear off, it does so very rapidly. Klonopin is also a benzo, but lasts about 12 hours and wears off very gradually so you don't have the possible "roller coaster ride effect" of Ativan. Bear in mind, my comments only apply if you are taking the benzo on a regular basis to treat ot prevent chronic anxiety. If you are just going to pop a pill when you feel stressed, then Ativan might be better because it kicks in faster.
Posted by denise528 on August 29, 2002, at 12:59:28
In reply to Re: Ativan anybody?, posted by Jaded on August 29, 2002, at 12:41:53
Hello,
Does Klonopin cause flattening? I've tried Zyprexa and this really helps both with anxiety and depression but am worried about tardive dyskinia. I was thinking maybe I should try klonopin instead but am worried that it will make me more depressed.
Denise
Posted by alan on August 29, 2002, at 13:01:50
In reply to Re: Ativan anybody?, posted by Jaded on August 29, 2002, at 12:41:53
> I am a fan of Ativan, but a bigger fan of Klonopin. Ativan is very short-acting (about 4 hours) and can cause "rebound anxiety" because when it starts to wear off, it does so very rapidly. Klonopin is also a benzo, but lasts about 12 hours and wears off very gradually so you don't have the possible "roller coaster ride effect" of Ativan. Bear in mind, my comments only apply if you are taking the benzo on a regular basis to treat ot prevent chronic anxiety. If you are just going to pop a pill when you feel stressed, then Ativan might be better because it kicks in faster.
-------------------------------------I use klonopin maintainence at 1mg and ativan 2 - 4mg depending on the situation with my GAD/SD. The klon practically negates any fluctuation in my ativan dose. This is used by my doc in the case of many of his anxiety patients and is growing in poularity with the psychiatric community he tells me.
I've tried both seperately and the ativan would be fine as long as I dosed on time, but adding the klon and using the two in conjunction is what worked by far the best for me.
alan
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