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Posted by Mr. Scott on January 9, 2002, at 21:03:09
Hello,Does anyone have any experience using Klonopin for Bipolar Disorder? How about as a solo mood stabilizer with and AD for bipolar II?
Please share your experiences.
Scott
Posted by manowar on January 9, 2002, at 22:25:26
In reply to Clonazepam for Bipolar disorder, posted by Mr. Scott on January 9, 2002, at 21:03:09
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> Hello,
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> Does anyone have any experience using Klonopin for Bipolar Disorder? How about as a solo mood stabilizer with and AD for bipolar II?
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> Please share your experiences.
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> ScottHi Scott,
I have Cyclothymia, which I think would be the equivalent of Bipolar 3 1/2 :)A normal month for me would be:
Week 1: depressed
Week 2: normal
Week 3: depressed
Week 4: feel great--not hypomanic- just feel better than normal.
Week 5: depressedI don't ever think I've been hypomanic, and I certainly have never been manic.
I have tried a few atypical mood stabilizers over the years and one atypical anti psychotic (Seroquel) with disastrous results. I've never tried Lithium or any other 'typicals' (I think my pdoc was too lazy to worry about blood tests).
The only times that I've done well, with less than normal depressive periods--Klonipin was one of my meds. An AD doesn't seem to do it by itself, it's like the Klonipin lays the foundation for the AD to work. Like other 'mood stabilizers' it calms certain parts of the brain.
BTW: It’s the only Benzodiazepine drug that is indicated as a mood stabilizerFor me, Klonipin is the star of the show. I take 1 1/2 mg in the evening, and it seems to suit me just fine. I'm also taking 300 mg a day of Wellbutrin and 200 mg a day of Modafinil (Provigil).
Good luck,
Tim
Posted by Mr. Scott on January 9, 2002, at 23:14:24
In reply to Re: Clonazepam for Bipolar disorder, posted by manowar on January 9, 2002, at 22:25:26
Manowar, Thanks for the post, it was humorous too!
Posted by Mitch on January 9, 2002, at 23:18:45
In reply to Clonazepam for Bipolar disorder, posted by Mr. Scott on January 9, 2002, at 21:03:09
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> Hello,
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> Does anyone have any experience using Klonopin for Bipolar Disorder? How about as a solo mood stabilizer with and AD for bipolar II?
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> Please share your experiences.
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> ScottMr. Scott..
Works really well for me. I would *try* it and see. The worst thing that could happen is that you need a 2nd mood stabilizer, right?
Just dont' push the warp drive beyond 9 OK?Mitch
Posted by Emme on January 11, 2002, at 15:19:02
In reply to Clonazepam for Bipolar disorder, posted by Mr. Scott on January 9, 2002, at 21:03:09
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> Hello,
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> Does anyone have any experience using Klonopin for Bipolar Disorder? How about as a solo mood stabilizer with and AD for bipolar II?
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> Please share your experiences.
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> ScottHi Scott,
I really like Klonopin (well, I get the generic clonazepam). It's not my only mood stabilizer. But it's so helpful in controlling anxiety and the only side effect I feel from it is sleepiness *if* I take more than I need at the time. I tend to take it in small amounts to see how I do. And it's so easy for me to adjust the dose on a day-by day basis depending on what's going on, or if I'm trying a drug that's too stimulating. It's definitely improved the quality of my life. I don't seem to be building up any sort of tolerance to it. I can't comment on it as an only MS in conjunction with an AD.Emme
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