Posted by cubbybear on April 29, 2003, at 3:33:35
In reply to Re: Klonopin/anxiety problems--Please help » Janel » cubbybear, posted by Viridis on April 29, 2003, at 3:08:39
> Klonopin is safe and effective for long-term use, so why not go slow on the discontinuation? And if you need it, how is that different from using Parnate or any other AD etc. for extended periods? Most ADs induce at least as much dependency as benzos, if not more. In any case, if something helps, I'd stick with it, or at least go off it very gradually.
I agree about going very slowly during discontinuation, but I fully disagree about ADs causing dependency. It's much harder to withdraw from a benzo, compared to an anti-depressant, and there's a common misconception that ADs are habit-forming. It's not true!
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