Posted by Steve on May 31, 1999, at 14:47:14
In reply to Re: Anafranil/Klonopin -- Buspar, posted by JD on May 29, 1999, at 7:12:11
> Sounds like Steve has more personal experience with some of these meds than I do, but I just want to note that Buspar is an entirely different ballgame compared to benzos like Klonopin and Xanax-- it specifically effects serotonin receptors, yet in a different way than reuptake inhibitors like Zoloft or Prozac. (In other words, it doesn't have benzo-like side effects and usually needs to be taken for a while before it has much effect...)
> --JD
> >
> > What made these problems so aggravating, was that they seemed to get worse over time. My solution was to switch to a different antidepressant (Prozac for many years, noe Celexea). As for your Klonopin dosage, I don't think it's very high (but these things vary so much from person to person). I am still on Klonopin to this day. I tried other benzos in the past: ativan, xanax & buspar. My personal opinion is that klonopin is the best. And as far as "addiction" -- well, I've been on bezos for 7 years now, and have managed to finish professional school, so I can't be on that of a track! Additionally, I am a firm believer that to really conquer anxiety/panic seretonin is the answer (increasing it of course). Hope this helps!Indeed, Buspar is in a different ballpark than the benzo's. It has been said that once someone takes benzo's then will usually never benifit from Buspar. I'm not sure of this is exactly true. Porbably for panic it is (although it is interesting that the SSRI's work well for panic via sertonin, whereas the benzo's do via the chloride channles... a mystery I suppose!)
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