Posted by HIBA on December 22, 2002, at 8:15:51
In reply to Clonazepam/Klonopin for life???, posted by Guy on December 22, 2002, at 0:02:29
Long-term benzo is by all means justified in cases of GAD, because it is a chronic condition. If klonopin helps you to cope with this disorder, stick with it and don't waste your time trying another AD. There is not even a single proven antidepressant that is superior to benzos in terms of efficacy. Lack of serious side effects make benzos even superior.
Benzos seldom lose their anxiolytic effectiveness over time, and if it happens, is only minimal. But tolerance to the sedative effects can occur more rapidly. That is why their use as a hypnotics should be discoraged. But when anxiety itself is a causative factor of insomnia, benzos can really be beneficial.
No doc can assure you, that you may be able to stop an AD or Benzo whatever that drug may be, since you are having a chronic condition like diabetis or hypertension. So chose the best for the purpose. And right at this time, there is nothing better than klonopin to treat GAD. Don't get worried over tolerance. Paradoxically, sometimes there will be a reverse tolerance though it is rare. But in my case, it happened once. I began to take 1.5 mg of klonopin a day and after a few months I could decrease it to 1 mg and the same effectiveness maintained. I am not taking klonopin any more because of the benzophobia of my treating physician. But I wish if I could once again stabilized on that benzo.
HIBA
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