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Posted by PaulB on April 12, 2001, at 16:35:35
I wanted to find out if anyone knew of a selective GABA antagonist that could be used with Clonazepam to eliminate the sedative and amnesic effects of the drug but still allow for the anxiolytic and antipanic effects of the drug to work. I have been taking this drug for a while and find that it is great for reducing anxiety but cannot tolerate these unwanted side effects that are caused by stimulation of the other GABA receptor. Any advice and information would be much appreciated.
Posted by judy1 on April 12, 2001, at 17:58:44
In reply to Klonopin/Gaba antagonists, posted by PaulB on April 12, 2001, at 16:35:35
Just curious if you have tried different benzos- I'm specifically thinking of xanax, for some reason it doesn't have the cognitive effects of klonopin but is a great anti-panic med. take care- judy
Posted by Daveman on April 13, 2001, at 0:44:16
In reply to Klonopin/Gaba antagonists, posted by PaulB on April 12, 2001, at 16:35:35
It's funny- the thing you hate about Klonopin is the thing I love. Nothing works better than Klonopin to get me out of a nighttime panic attack- takes away the anxiety and puts me to sleep all at once. Of course, I only take it as needed, not regularly.
I concur with the other post- Xanax is not nearly as sedating for me as Klonopin and is very effective for daytime anxiety attacks. Give it a try.
Dave
> I wanted to find out if anyone knew of a selective GABA antagonist that could be used with Clonazepam to eliminate the sedative and amnesic effects of the drug but still allow for the anxiolytic and antipanic effects of the drug to work. I have been taking this drug for a while and find that it is great for reducing anxiety but cannot tolerate these unwanted side effects that are caused by stimulation of the other GABA receptor. Any advice and information would be much appreciated.
Posted by AndrewB on April 15, 2001, at 22:58:30
In reply to Klonopin/Gaba antagonists, posted by PaulB on April 12, 2001, at 16:35:35
> I wanted to find out if anyone knew of a selective GABA antagonist that could be used with Clonazepam to eliminate the sedative and amnesic effects of the drug but still allow for the anxiolytic and antipanic effects of the drug to work. I have been taking this drug for a while and find that it is great for reducing anxiety but cannot tolerate these unwanted side effects that are caused by stimulation of the other GABA receptor. Any advice and information would be much appreciated.
Paul,
One person added on Provigil and eliminated the sleepiness and brain fog of klonopin while still getting theanxiiolytic effects. Adrafinil and adderall are other possible add-ons.
Andrewb
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