Posted by zeugma on January 9, 2005, at 12:07:03
In reply to Re: Is depression guaranteed with Klonopin?, posted by Dan Perkins on January 9, 2005, at 11:33:13
The PI sheet says that 7 % of individuals taking K during trials for panic disorder experienced depression.
Klonopin can indeed induce depression. It's hardly guaranteed, though. I take 1 mg a day, and while some depressive effect can be discerned (I think), I have so many side effects from other meds that I can deal with the K, since it keeps a lid on my extreme anxiety, and also mitigates anxiety-related IBS. Since I have never taken a med that combined robust efficacy with a total lack of side effects, I am willing to make some tradeoffs if the balance sheet is sufficiently positive. The risk/benefit ratio is different for every person, needless to say.
-z
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