ive been taking clonazepam for GAD/clinical depression, and i know thats a benzodiazepine...today i was talking to someone and they gave me a pill theyve been taking: its white, round, and on one side says PLIVA and below that 395. Well ive been trying to research this pill but i havent got much yet, and i just want to know would it be helpful for me? i mean, whats the difference between a benzodiazepine and a benzatropine? could this pill be used as an alternative to my clonazepam, or should i just toss it away? any info on this that can be given thanks...someone who knows about pharms..
2007-10-06 16:40:34 · 3 answers · asked by gorgeousgab 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
We must have looked at the same website because as far as I know it's an oral benzatropine "used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs." "This helps decrease muscle stiffness, sweating, and the production of saliva, and helps improve walking ability in people with Parkinson's disease."
DO NOT TAKE THAT PILL. I honestly do NOT think it will help you get rid of your anxiety in any way. I take Klonopin and I would never try some random pill for Parkinson's disease instead of my prescription meds.
2007-10-06 17:02:09 · answer #1 · answered by Pico 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
toss it for sure. you have no idea what type of reaction even one wrong pill can cause, or else you wouldn't be thinking of self medicating. see a doctor to change you prescription. The drug you are taking will cause you all types of problems if you are not under a doctors supervision when you stop taking it. PLEASE DON'T TAKE THE other PILL
2007-10-06 23:52:34 · answer #2 · answered by freywayne 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NEVER, NEVER, NEVER take a medication that someone hands to you. The best thing for you to do is to throw that out and consult your doctor if you think that your medication is ineffective. You could become seriously ill, even if your intentions are good.
2007-10-06 23:46:05 · answer #3 · answered by MHnurseC 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋