Posted by ace on November 24, 2006, at 5:19:09
In reply to Klonopin Questions, posted by mr-vegemite on November 22, 2006, at 23:29:39
> I'm on an SSRI and I often get very anxious...can't calm down...grinding teeth...constantly moving my right leg.
I would recommend ceasing the particular SSRI unless you are getting substantial benefit from it. Sounds like you are suffering a symptom correlating to hypodopaminergic NT. SSRI's actually reduce DA amounts.
> My doctor prescribed med 1mg of Klonopin to be taken once a day as needed. I was on antivan before but it didn't do anything for some reason.
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> Klonopin makes me feel so good and relaxed I'm taking it every day.
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> Any concerns with this? I'm new to this medicine.
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> Thanks!Klonopin is a great drug, like all the benzo's. However, I personally would not recommend it's use to act against an SSRI induced s/effect. Unless it is only used short term.
Like I stated, maybe try another agent?Good Luck!
Ace
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