Klonopin Alternative?

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Registered: 03-29-2003
Klonopin Alternative?
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Tue, 01-10-2006 - 12:17pm

Hi,
I was wondering if there is anything thing out there like Klonopin. I took Klonopin for a month or so a while back and unfortunatly had to be taken off of it because it made me break out in hives. I really think it helped my overall anxiety, and I like the concept of slow release. Is there another slow release benzo like Klonopin out there? I am curious to hear what some of you ladies has tried. I have xanax but I don't like the idea of short quick acting. My family is ridden with addiction problems so I am afraid to use the xanax afraid I might use it too much as a crutch. I had a very irresponsible doctor when I was 18 who gave me a prescription of valium and told me to take one any time I felt anxious. Well that was a bad idea because I felt anxious all the time. I ended up dependent on the pills and had to be weened off of them, which created a mistrust in doctors for a long while. I would like something that might have an overall calming effect. Any ways thanks for any input in advance :)

Candie

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Tue, 01-10-2006 - 1:32pm
You are limited in what you can take, Candie. The only other benzodiazepine that has been discussed on the board is ativan. It is quick acting, too. There's buspar which is an entirely different family of anti-anxiety med & it's taken everyday. It won't work on an as needed basis. You will do best by checking this out with your dr. There may be something new out there. Let us know what you find. Good luck & GBU! (((hugs))) jan


 

 


 



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Registered: 03-29-2003
Tue, 01-10-2006 - 1:57pm

I am seeing my doctor tomorrow. I think I will ask my doctor about buspar. I have never heard of it. Hopefully she can explain a little about it to me. Thanks for the info.

Candie