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Posted by garnet71 on May 31, 2009, at 16:45:33
Is klonopin recognized as a mood stabalizer too?
I read somewhere it was originally created to be an anticonvulant...just wondering if anyone has successfully used this as a mood stablizer for BPII as opposed to mood stablizers with more adverse side effects.
Posted by cactus on May 31, 2009, at 18:16:46
In reply to Anyone use Klonopin as a mood stabilizer?, posted by garnet71 on May 31, 2009, at 16:45:33
I do and it works wonders for me but I'm not BP, it helps me with restless leg syndrome, anxiety, panic and mood stabilization. I have never suffered from the depressive effects that some people do from this drug. It kills 4 birds with one stone for me, and yes it is recognised as a mood stabilizer, but that might still be off label, I'm not sure, you'll have to check with your pdoc.
> Is klonopin recognized as a mood stabalizer too?
>
> I read somewhere it was originally created to be an anticonvulant...just wondering if anyone has successfully used this as a mood stablizer for BPII as opposed to mood stablizers with more adverse side effects.
Posted by ricker on May 31, 2009, at 18:22:16
In reply to Anyone use Klonopin as a mood stabilizer?, posted by garnet71 on May 31, 2009, at 16:45:33
> Is klonopin recognized as a mood stabalizer too?
>
> I read somewhere it was originally created to be an anticonvulant...just wondering if anyone has successfully used this as a mood stablizer for BPII as opposed to mood stablizers with more adverse side effects.Hi Garnet, I've been using it for 22 years with zero side effects. When taking in a consistent manner... I take 0.5mg 2x/day, use to be 3x/day,
it will help with the anxiety/irritability side of things.It depends on the individual and just how severe their symptoms are. I wouldn't throw it in the same lamictal/lithium group, it's just not that effective.
If you have a nervous/slightly irritable depression then yes, it will help somewhat. The key is finding the right combo.
From what you've described in some of your posts, I really believe you should give paxil a try along with the clonazepam and take them both daily. I found when taking ativan or zanax, my anxiety levels seemed to fluctuate which did not help my overall mood one bit.
Try it for 1 month and see how you feel. If things are going good then great, you've got a pretty benign cocktail working for you!
If need be, you can always add to the regime, lamictal perhaps?
Take care, Rick
Posted by Phillipa on May 31, 2009, at 18:27:37
In reply to Re: Anyone use Klonopin as a mood stabilizer? » garnet71, posted by ricker on May 31, 2009, at 18:22:16
You can use up to 22mg of klonopin for seizures. Phillipa
Posted by ricker on May 31, 2009, at 19:53:19
In reply to Anyone use Klonopin as a mood stabilizer?, posted by garnet71 on May 31, 2009, at 16:45:33
Posted by floatingbridge on May 31, 2009, at 20:06:51
In reply to Sent you a PM !! (nm) » garnet71, posted by ricker on May 31, 2009, at 19:53:19
Garnet, My pdoc told me it has mood stabilizing properties. How strong, I don't know. I have bipolar nos and use it.
Candace
Posted by shasling on May 31, 2009, at 20:30:55
In reply to Re: Sent you a PM !!, posted by floatingbridge on May 31, 2009, at 20:06:51
> Garnet, My pdoc told me it has mood stabilizing properties. How strong, I don't know. I have bipolar nos and use it.
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> CandaceLike i said never take a single form of info as final word,BUT fir here is a link to your question,this is just the first site i found but have read this on klonopin many many many times over opposed to reading it about any other benzos,pls let me know if the link works.
Klonopon i also read has been used alone as a minor anti depressant before as well,odd.
Posted by Phillipa on May 31, 2009, at 20:53:44
In reply to Re: Sent you a PM !!, posted by shasling on May 31, 2009, at 20:30:55
It works but doesn't describe how it works as a mood stabalizer nor does it mention lamictal, trileptal etc. Love Phillipa
Posted by floatingbridge on May 31, 2009, at 20:58:22
In reply to Re: Sent you a PM !! » shasling, posted by Phillipa on May 31, 2009, at 20:53:44
Shasling, got your link--thank you! Someone else mentioned it was developed as an anti-convulsant. Puts it in the same family?
Candace
Posted by garnet71 on May 31, 2009, at 21:55:17
In reply to Anyone use Klonopin as a mood stabilizer?, posted by garnet71 on May 31, 2009, at 16:45:33
Thanks for all the information--Klonopin sounds like a good option for some.
Posted by shasling on May 31, 2009, at 23:07:50
In reply to Re: Sent you a PM !! » shasling, posted by Phillipa on May 31, 2009, at 20:53:44
The page just seemed to metion the idea behind mood stablizers and listed a few main stream ones,there are the ones u mentioned plus tons of others that are share the grouping,that was just a quick reference.
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