Posted by Glydin on January 27, 2005, at 22:19:30
In reply to Pls, I need help re: feelings of dread and benzos, posted by Colleen D. on January 27, 2005, at 19:18:32
Hi Colleen,
Even those of us who have our anxiety under control can still experience those moments. I understand you feel this had reached a problematic level.
How long have you been on the Cymbalta? It works on Norepi and may be a factor.
As far as Benzo's go, sometimes some fine tuning does need to be done. I know when I was taking Wellbutrin - another med that targets norepi - I required a larger dose of Klonopin.
Generally, a long acting benzo like Klonopin is good for maintainance in generalized anxiety states. A quick acting, burns out quick benzo like Xanax is good for panic attacks. Some folks use both. Some find their actions interchangable and is a situation of what one tolerates and finds effective.
There has been much discussion of Klonopin being more likely to worsen depression as compared to other benzo's. I know folks have posted that to be true. However, I have never gotten a good answer as to **why** Klonopin, over any other benzo, as they are all CNS depressants and have the potential to worsen depression in select individuals.
Talk with your doc and I think this is something, with some med tweaking, you will be able to find a solution.
All the Best,
Glydin
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