Posted by Simcha on October 5, 2002, at 21:35:33
In reply to Re: Treat Bruxism? Topamax, Neurontin, or Klonopin, posted by BrittPark on October 5, 2002, at 21:01:56
Britt,
Thanks for writing. He claims that Klonopin interrupts certain cycles of sleep. This means that you do not have a proper sleep profile and you may not get enough of the different kinds of sleep you need in a night's sleep.
He also claims that Klonopin has been shown to be depression causing. Of course I was reading up on the other medicines he suggested and Topamax has that listed as a potential side effect.
There was also something about Klonopin causing more motor disruption than the other medication.
Perhaps he is anti-benzo. He does have some compelling arguments in favor of leaving Klonopin for Topamax or Neurontin.
I think we will more than likely choose Topamax because he is concerned about the 30 lbs. I have gained since starting meds two years ago. I believe that this was also one of his main concerns, my weight. I think that he also wants me to get a thyroid test.
Take Care,
Simcha
> I'm a little puzzled as to what your doctor has against klonopin. It and other benzos are often prescribed as a sleep aid, and are generally effective and considered very safe. Maybe you could ask your doctor to go into a little more detail.
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> Britt
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