I've been trying to get the right mix of drugs with my therapist for major clinical depression and GAD. I get it that Welbutrin can enhance the Lexapro somehow, but what exactly is the Klonopin for? Says somehing about seizures, which is certainly not my problem. I can't afford a drug that is of questionable benefit. Dumped Buspar for that reason. I'd talk more with my shrink but can't afford another $160 right now. Any imput would be truly appreciated.
2006-08-28 19:23:06 · 4 answers · asked by myrmidon 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I just want to thank all those who gave such informative and caring answers.
2006-08-29 05:06:06 · update #1
Klonopin is an anti-anxiety medication. It is for your GAD. It is in the benzodiazepine family like Valium, Ativan, and Xanax. It is used for short term treatment of anxiety and is addictive. If you take it for a few months, do not stop it suddenly because you may have severe withdrawal symptoms. You can experience withdrawal symptoms in a shorter time but they may be a bit less severe. This is a good medication for anxiety but 50% of the people who take it have excessive sleepiness or are tired (at first).
There are many different combinations of medicines and if you have a good psychiatrist, you will likely get a good combination that will work for you, eventually. You will save a lot of money with your psychiatrist if you make notes between visits about the way you feel from day to day. Also, make a list of what could be medication side effects. Always ask why he is prescribing a medication and ask about side effects or other facts that you should know. Ask him why he (or she) is giving you the combination of medications that you are receiving. Give every medication at least 4-6 weeks to work. Some of them have adverse side effects that go away and some take a while for you to even know if they work for you. Your doctor needs all of the information that you can tell him to choose the best medications for you and your chemistry. This is not an exact science, everyone is different in the way that they react to the different combinations so you need to be informed and make sure that your psychiatrist is, too.
2006-08-28 19:57:52 · answer #1 · answered by Paula P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Klonopin is a medication used to reduce anxiety. You can compare it to xanax and valium. It is highly addictive but if medically needed really does work well to destress the superstressed. Just be careful. Have the Klonopin monitored well by your Dr. Take it exacly as prescribed, or less if you can handle it, and be sure to be monitored while taking it. If you stop taking it without weaning off of it you will most likely experience withdrawel symptoms. I hope you have a highly skilled Dr. and a highly skilled and very caring therapist. Klonopin is not a drug to be taken lightly. Be well.
2006-08-28 19:35:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Klonopin is like a strong Xanax. It takes longer to enter the bloodstream than Xanax but it stays in the system longer providing sustained relief.
2006-08-28 19:28:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
reduces anxiety. many drugs have multiple uses. another use of this medicine is seizure...for u however, it's an anxiolytic.
don't worry about it having questionable benefit...it's a good anxiolytic. just need to try it out and see. try it for at least 2 weeks.
it works much differently from lexapro and wellbutrin.
2006-08-28 19:27:09 · answer #4 · answered by chloe 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
lexapro and welbutrin is for depression and klonopin is for anxiety but i would think if your on the welbutrin and lexapro there shouldnt be a reason y u need klonopin i would say u need a knew doc. good luck
2006-08-28 19:29:44 · answer #5 · answered by Manda 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋