Posted by Jasmineneroli on September 29, 2004, at 22:41:20
In reply to Re: Clonazepam questions, posted by linkadge on September 29, 2004, at 21:28:56
> I was taking 5mg of zyprexa and told the doctor I'm not psychotic, it helps my anxity but really kills my cognition. I am taking 1.5mg of clonazepam and it is better than 5mg of zyprexa (cognition wise) I am just concerned that taking it long term will lead to complete tolerance and dependance.
* You may become psychologically dependant on it, if it works for you!!! Why would this be any different, than say, having to take an AD all the time??? Tolerance, as I mentioned before, isn't as likely for anxiety disorders.
> I've heard mixed results with regards to this.
> I get no high from it, infact it brings me down a little (emotionally).* I felt a bit like that when I first started it at 1mg - 1.25mg per day. I found it a bit sedating and just the absence of anxiety, replaced by complete calm, made me feel flat. I now realize this was in part, due to the fact that I had been so anxious before and it was a big contrast. After about 2 weeks or so, that "slow" or sedated feeling went, and on the lower dose, all I feel is "even" and not "flat".
Apparently, Ativan and Xanax are more activating benzo's. I took Ativan for a short while several years ago, but I don't remember that affect at all.
Maybe you'll feel better after a little while on Clonaz.. Perhaps you can taper your dose too after a while, if your doc agrees. I think the lows maybe dose related.
Warm wishes,
Jas
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