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Posted by olivia12 on September 16, 2010, at 21:50:27
So, I just started (a month ago) a low dose (75 mg) of Effexor and I must say that besides some almost manic-like symptoms, I am liking this drug. I find that I have no side effects beyond a bit more energy that I am used to and that's not a bad thing. I have done a little reading and was surprised to hear that this drug is sometimes used for ADD? Am I right in my interpretation of what I have skimmed? I used to take clonazapam for a time--nightmare to get off of, but wow, I loved that drug. I decided to go off of it because I felt uncomfortable by having to visit the doc every 3 months for a refill. At times, I feel I still need some kind of anti-anxiety med. Any good one out there that I don't have to take on a regular basis? More of a prn kinda thing? Thanks:)
Posted by Phillipa on September 17, 2010, at 0:26:51
In reply to med combos, posted by olivia12 on September 16, 2010, at 21:50:27
any of the benzodiazapines including klonopin which can also be used prn. Phillipa
Posted by olivia12 on September 17, 2010, at 20:29:31
In reply to Re: med combos » olivia12, posted by Phillipa on September 17, 2010, at 0:26:51
Clonazapam was great, but most definitely not a prn drug. I felt terrible if I didn't take it as prescribed. I am looking for something that I can take as needed. Which benzo are you referring to? Thanks:)
Posted by ambidexter on September 17, 2010, at 21:28:14
In reply to Re: med combos, posted by olivia12 on September 17, 2010, at 20:29:31
Were you by any chance going directly from taking it regularly to taking it prn? If you're basically withdrawing from your usual dosage, prn probably won't work.
But once you have stopped taking it on a regular basis and gotten through all the withdrawal, prn might work. I was prescribed clonazepam daily and weaned myself off of it because I felt it was doing more harm than good taking it like that, since I just got increasing rebound anxiety as my brain got used to the dosage.
After going through the long process of getting off of it and then being completely without it for a month or so, I have been able to take it once in a while at a low dose and have it be effective, without the rebound anxiety and other withdrawal symptoms that can appear as tolerance increases.
But they're definitely drugs to be really careful with. If you just want to avoid them completely, maybe it's best to go with your instinct.
> Clonazapam was great, but most definitely not a prn drug. I felt terrible if I didn't take it as prescribed. I am looking for something that I can take as needed. Which benzo are you referring to? Thanks:)
Posted by Maxime on September 17, 2010, at 21:39:22
In reply to med combos, posted by olivia12 on September 16, 2010, at 21:50:27
I am glad the Effexor is working for you! That is great news. I also think it's a good idea to get off the Clonazepam. I used to take 4 mg a day and now I take .5 mg and I think it helps my brain not feel so fuzzy.
Keep doing what you are doing!
Posted by olivia12 on September 19, 2010, at 18:51:16
In reply to Re: med combos » olivia12, posted by Maxime on September 17, 2010, at 21:39:22
Thanks Maxime:)
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