Posted by Glydin on January 9, 2005, at 9:06:06
In reply to Is depression guaranteed with Klonopin?, posted by cache-monkey on January 9, 2005, at 7:23:31
> So, yeah, there's a lot of talk about Klonopin-induced depression on this board. My p-doc is generally not the most knowledgeable of individuals, so he's never heard of this.
~~~Most docs, I believe, will hold the attitude ANY benzo is capable of causing depressive symptoms due to overall CNS depression. I have yet to have anyone give me a good specific explanation as to why Klonopin is more likely to cause this. Empirical evidence here does declare that and I would never discredit the experiences of others.
> Or, are there lots of people out there who've done fine on Klonopin and don't feel like depression's been a big thing?
~~~I'm not sure if "lots" is true but I am among the few who post here who are successful on Klonopin and have found it to be a great med. I have been on this board long enough to see attitudes and findings cycle - it's great, it's awful.... etc...I can say, my depressive symptoms are a result of ill controlled anxiety - the anxiety, panic and agoraphobia come first and depression can follow. So, Klonopin controlling my toxic anxiety, keeps my depression at bay. That's my truth.
As I've said, I do not discredit others negative findings and experiences with Klonopin, but they have not been mine. I have been monotherapy with Klonopin for 3 years.
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