Posted by tom_traubert on June 19, 2015, at 0:02:50
In reply to Re: Does Klonopin prevent mania on its own? » tom_traubert, posted by SLS on June 7, 2015, at 8:20:16
Thank you for the information--I didn't know Depakote was an improvement against mania, making Klonopin less necessary. Very interesting.
I'm still looking to see if it's ever used on its own, not just as anti-anxiety, but to specifically guard against mania
I understand my experience is not common so I don't expect an easy answer, but I'll keep looking.
I really appreciate your help--thanks again,
tt
> Klonopin (clonazepam) does have antimanic properties, although not necessarily effective against depression. Thus, it is not a true mood stabilizer. However, if you can prevent the mania, then one is less apt to plunge into a depression. Bipolar disorder often has an oscillatory course. Before Depakote (valproate) arrived, Klonopin was often combined with lithium. This combination worked against mania when lithium alone did not.
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