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Posted by Iansf on July 12, 2014, at 12:55:51
My 30-year-old roommate finds his depression lifted by clonazepam, diazepam and other benzos. But it also tends to make him hyperactive rather than sedated. He's happy with this, but it's driving me batty. And in my opinion, it's not serving him well. I'm pleased to see him no longer lying around doing nothing, but I believe he would be better off finding focus. Ironically, people tend to believe he's on speed when in fact he's on what should be the opposite of speed! Has anyone on this board had a similar anomalous experience with benzos? And does anyone have any suggestions I could pass along to him on ways to get energized in a more moderate fashion?
Posted by Christ_empowered on July 12, 2014, at 13:49:21
In reply to Contrary response to benzos, posted by Iansf on July 12, 2014, at 12:55:51
When I was first on Klonopin and, actually, low dose Zyprexa (weird), I had a similar response. All I can come up with is maybe moderate euphoria (?) plus a resolution of inner tension that inhibited activity...but that just may be me.
High doses can cause disinhibition. Actually...any dose of benzos can cause rage reactions, paradoxical reactions, etc. Weird, huh?
I dunno what to tell you. Benzos used to be commonly used for what we now call "depression."
Posted by phidippus on July 13, 2014, at 16:21:04
In reply to Contrary response to benzos, posted by Iansf on July 12, 2014, at 12:55:51
Beenzodiazapines are known to sometimes cause paradoxical reactions and can also cause disinhibition. You know how stupid people can get on alcohol? Well, alcohol hits the same receptors benzos do. You're friend is drunk on benzos.
He should be taking antidepressants for his depression.
Eric
Posted by ed_uk2010 on July 18, 2014, at 13:44:35
In reply to Contrary response to benzos, posted by Iansf on July 12, 2014, at 12:55:51
>it's driving me batty. And in my opinion, it's not serving him well.
It sounds like a dose reduction would be appropriate!
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