Posted by pc on August 25, 2002, at 9:03:26
In reply to Re: Gepirone and Atypical Depression, posted by jrbecker on August 22, 2002, at 13:24:00
Hi.
Klonopin is quite effective against GAD, social phobia and even panic attacks. It is questionable whether it fights depression. I don't think it does directly, but indirectly it might, because it provides relief for the other problems. These other problems (i.e GAD, social phobia, panic) can cause one to be depressed. However, "major" depression has established a foothold in my atypical depression over the last couple of years (out of the 16) and Klonopin and Neurontin haven't been able to fully combat it. Neurontin, I believe, has antidepressant properties. It cetaintly is a good mood stabilizer which also fights GAD, panic and social phobia.
I'm not bipolar, because I don't have the manic symptons. Neurontin does make me tired, but not overly so.
Pat
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