Posted by JohnX2 on February 4, 2002, at 21:10:19
In reply to Re: Depressed after 2 days of Klonopin Taper. . . » AnneL, posted by Mr. Scott on February 4, 2002, at 21:04:05
Scott,That's a good point about trying a
anti-convulsant add-on to help alleviate
withdrawl effects.I have used Neurontin to help with
my Klonopin tapering and it helped me a great deal
with the anxiety/mood swings/tingling. I skipped
it this time and I suffered mania, but I restarted
the Neurontin for the last 1.5 mg of Klonopin.I generally don't care for Neurontin long term because of
the 3x a day dosing, but its great for me for a short term
stint to help with withdrawl symptoms.Regards,
John
> > > I feel absolutely depressed. It hit me around 2PM today. It came out of nowhere. Other than weekend drowsiness at times, I have been doing great. This depression has thrown me for a loop.
> > Any connection with my tapering down on the Klonopin? The 2 nights I decreased my dose were not the greatest either (every hour I wake up).
> > I read that Klonopin is a mild (?) mood stabilizer, any truth to this? I am sorry I even mentioned the drowsiness to my pdoc. I would much rather feel morning grogginess which goes away with the first cup of coffee and a little daytime drowsiness on the weekends (never at work) then the way I feel right now. I want to abandon this taper and get back to where I was. Any thoughts? Thanks Anne :(
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> Yes. If you want to taper the klonopin you will endure dyssphoria and anxiety and a host of disturbances probably for 10-20 days after each dosage reduction. Maybe your not ready to try a taper, but that is part of the deal. No Great way around it except to try adding an anticonvulsant such as neurontin, tegretol, trileptal, depakote, etc. How much are you taking? I wouldn't taper by more than .25mg at a time.
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> Scott
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