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Posted by jonh kimble on October 13, 2002, at 19:42:46
Hello, Im hoping to try klonopin soon for social anxiety(I also have some add, dysthymia or related problems) and I havent responded to an awful lot. Anyway, how have people found klonopin has helped them? Does it always wrok? I managed to get a 1mg tab of clonazepam and all it did was make me sleepy. Do the sp benefits come after a while? Also, how big of a problem is tolerance? Can I take this stuff for the rest of my life at a relativly low dose if needed? I appreciate the help and would like to know of anything else people have found effective for sp. Thanks
Posted by glenn on October 14, 2002, at 13:46:56
In reply to Klonopin for SP, posted by jonh kimble on October 13, 2002, at 19:42:46
Hi Jonh,
I think you might find the following link rather interestingGood luck
Glenn
Posted by Alan on October 14, 2002, at 16:43:24
In reply to Klonopin for SP, posted by jonh kimble on October 13, 2002, at 19:42:46
> Hello, Im hoping to try klonopin soon for social anxiety(I also have some add, dysthymia or related problems) and I havent responded to an awful lot. Anyway, how have people found klonopin has helped them? Does it always wrok? I managed to get a 1mg tab of clonazepam and all it did was make me sleepy. Do the sp benefits come after a while? Also, how big of a problem is tolerance? Can I take this stuff for the rest of my life at a relativly low dose if needed? I appreciate the help and would like to know of anything else people have found effective for sp. Thanks
--------------------------------------------Another link that is helpful:
http://www.socialanxietyinstitute.org/
Alan
Generally speaking the benzodiazapines have the highest success rates along with the MAOI's - much higher than any AD.
Also different Benzos such as ativan, xanax, valium, and klonopin (w/ klonopin slightly more likely to depress slightly), as well as MAOI's, will ellicit different responses in any given individual at different doses.
Posted by Alan on October 14, 2002, at 16:49:43
In reply to Klonopin for SP, posted by jonh kimble on October 13, 2002, at 19:42:46
http://www.socialanxietyinstitute.org/medication.html
Best,
Alan
PS. I take a combo of Klonopin and ativan. If the Klon is too high I feel slightly depressed and clumsy. By lowereing the Klonopin and adding ativan (or xanax which has proven to have antidepressant properties) - both on a full time basis, this has been terrific. A lot of adjusting was needed to find the right levels of both w/o too much side effect but the trial was worth every minute.
Also don't be tied to an arbitrary dose of either. Listen to your body and space and adjust the dosages according to what your body is telling you of course!
Good luck!
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