Posted by bob on February 8, 2002, at 12:19:30
In reply to Re: The Question: Taper Klonopin or add WB to Effexor? » bob, posted by Cmatt on February 8, 2002, at 0:19:57
> > Well said, Cmatt. How did you decide on Elavil, to help you with your Klonopin taper? Were you already on it, or was it indicated for the withdrawl?
> > Bob
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> Bob,
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> I had previously had good success with Elavil, but it had not completly stopped the internal trembling of anxiety, and my doctor suggested I see a psychiatrist since he was an endocrinologist.
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> Long story short, the reasons in using Elavil in helping to get off of Klonopin was that it agreed with me, had helped anxiety/depression before, and the sedative component of Elavil was a plus, and it would not create the physical dependency like a benzodiazepine would.
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> I used the Dramamine to calm the nausea and equalibrium disturbance.
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> Cmatt
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One more question, if you don't mind. What level of Klonopin did you come down from, and how long did it take to get off?
Bob
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