Posted by Cecilia on January 22, 2002, at 2:54:10
In reply to Re: Why did I get anxiety with Klonopin?, posted by Gracie2 on January 21, 2002, at 21:53:08
> Cecelia-
> You are correct, Seroquel is an anti-psychotic.
> I was surprised when Seroquel was prescribed for me because I was never diagnosed as psychotic, not as I understand the term.
>
> However, drugs can function in more than one capacity. Wellbutrin is now prescribed as a smoking deterrent although it was not developed for that purpose. According to studies, a happy side-effect of Wellbutrin is that many users of the drug quit smoking spontaneously.
> I suspect that a similar finding in Seroquel studies found that the anti-anxiety properties of the drug can promote sleep.
>
> These days it is common for prescription pill bottles to include the reason for taking a drug along with the dosage directions. i.e. "Take one pill daily for hypertension" or "Take two pills every four hours as needed for pain". The label on my bottle of Seroquel directs me to "Take two pills as needed for anxiety". If I were being treated for psychosis, I would require regular medication and would not be advised to take the drug PRN.
>
> Everyone knows about the inherent problems of benzodiazapene usage. They are addictive, your body develops a tolerance to these drugs, and it is necessary to take higher and higher doses to achieve the desired effect. While Klonapin has less abuse potential than other benzos, the danger still exists. Consequently, it becomes more difficult all the time to acquire these drugs with a legitimate precription. At the same time, your doctor's refusal to constantly authorize refills of an addictive drug may relegate him, in your eyes, to the status of "flaming asshole". This is a warning flag that you are on the road to addiction.
>
> I believed that Seroquel was an SSRI but will not argue the point, as my FEP Rx Drug Formulary is out of date. I know that it's not a benzo, not addictive, not a muscle relaxer that turns you into the Scarecrow from Oz. The only side-effect I'm aware of is that it might make you ill when taken with alcohol. Otherwise, it has helped me a great deal.
> -Glenda, the good witch
>
> P.S. After nursing my dying aunt at home until she died of cancer, I make an exception for terminal patients. I think they should be allowed an unlimited supply of benzos and the strongest pain medication available to ease their suffering...not just to render them comatose, but to allow them to enjoy their last days with family and friends. Because my aunt's doctor agreed with me, she was able to enjoy her soap operas, the massages I gave her and the cards and books I read to her, instead of writhing in pain.
> God bless him.
> -Gracie
> P.S. I love you, Aunt JudySorry, I didn`t mean to offend you or imply that you were psychotic, I know that AP`s are often used for other uses such as to augment anti-depressants, but because of the risk of tardive dyskinesia, my personal opinion is that Ambien or benzos are probably better choices for insomnia. But if it`s working well for you, that`s great! Cecilia
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