Posted by mspuny on November 17, 2002, at 14:39:53
In reply to Re: Klonopin while breastfeeding » mspuny, posted by judy1 on November 17, 2002, at 13:50:41
No, I'm not depressed, although panic disorder can be really depressing. I was originally given Paxil for panic attacks by a general practitioner who thought anyone who needed benzodiazepines were "junkies". I was only on the Paxil for a couple of months when I got pregnant, and like you, my panic disorder was better during my pregnancy. I haven't begun the Klonopin yet, I'm still taking the Xanax, but my new pdoc is against Xanax because of the roller coaster effect is has due to its short half life. Were you also taking the Xanax while nursing? I only take my Xanax now while my son is in daycare. On the weekends, I try not to take it for fear it could be dangerous to him. (He likes to nurse before he takes his naps if he's home with me.) I'm currently on extended leave from my job due to my panic attacks having come back with a vengeance. I worry sometimes that I'll never feel strong enough to go back to the office. Hopefully, the Klonopin will be the answer I've been looking for.
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