KLONOPIN AND LEXAPRO?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 3:00 pm

Thank you guys for answering my question!
It gives me confidence to start the med!
I will probably start with 2mg of liquid lex : )

One more question, did most of you have panic or anxiety? I think I have GAD, I do not feel anxious everyday yet I feel symptomatic everyday. I have heard that lex works well with depression.

Thanks!!!

Coco : )

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 3:14 pm

Originally posted by Coco2:
Thank you guys for answering my question!
It gives me confidence to start the med!
I will probably start with 2mg of liquid lex : )

One more question, did most of you have panic or anxiety? I think I have GAD, I do not feel anxious everyday yet I feel symptomatic everyday. I have heard that lex works well with depression.

Thanks!!!

Coco : )

I dont take it for depression I take it for GAD and PMDD, I would get some anxiety but it wasnt too bad I was just a worrier by nature and had severe PMS 2 weeks out of the month. I have none of that now, no worrying and no pms.

DMP720 · Post by **DMP720** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 4:15 pm

I just started taking Lexapro 3 months ago at 10 and then it wasn't working and I went to 15. It has done wonders. I have not had any hot flashes that I can't handle I'm also on Klopin 1 mil and it helps me sleep and put my mind at ease. I might go back down to taking 10 we will see.

christin

~*schnauzermom*~ · Post by **~*schnauzermom*~** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 6:48 pm

I love hearing all of these success stories!

After nine years of suffering and contemplating meds, I finally took one mg last night! ha ha I know it sounds ridiculous but for me it was huge!!! It is a start in the right direction, a start at a new life of freedom : ) I do lot's of things but not without fear and symptoms. Little things like restaurants are difficult. However I did make it through a 2 1/2 hour dental appointment!!!!

Anyway, I hope I can continue taking it daily and slowly move up to 5mg. I have a vivid imagination and am fearful of the med doing all sorts of crazy things to my mind!

Thanks!!!

Coco : )

Ocean · Post by **Ocean** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 9:58 am

Awesome CoCo...stick with it. i know the day i took my 5mg pill I was on top of the world. It will get easier and you will be able to take it with no qualms, it gets easier and easier with time. I'm on week 3 now, and I don't even second guess it anymore.....GREAT JOB

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 11:05 am

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
Your post really touched me!!!

THANKS!!!

Coco : )

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 5:44 am

I just started the program today. I have taken many meds over the past 10 years. Celexa, Serzone, Effexor XR, Paxil, Paxil CR, and now Lexapro for about a month. Also taking Klonopin and Abilify. I've been taking Klonopin for about 7 years and want to get off of it. That's why my current doctor prescribed Abilify. I don't like Klonopin because I read that it's addictive. It seems to be true since my anxiety gets worse every time I try to stop taking it. I cut back very gradually over weeks, but I'm still taking .25mg per day. The Lexapro seems to be a big improvement over the Paxil CR. That made me so sleepy. Recently, I've had much more energy than I've had in a long time. For me, I can't wait to be rid of the Klonopin, but will stay with the Lexapro/Abilify while working through this program. My goal, which I expect to achive, is to feel happy about being alive and DRUG FREE. Good luck to everyone!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 12:41 am

Originally posted by jp4life87:
anyone here takeing both if so how do you feel on them

I'm on both Lexapro (30 mg daily) and Klonopin (2 mg 3 times daily) as well as an adhd medication. When I was only being treated for depression Lexapro was the greatest thing since sliced bread. It is more expensive than a "mirror image' generic (citalopram), but I don't have much luck with the citalopram -- if I COULD I could save $80 over 3 months in RX charges but the Lexapro is definitely worth it for me.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 12:43 am

Originally posted by tony885:
I just started the program today. I have taken many meds over the past 10 years. Celexa, Serzone, Effexor XR, Paxil, Paxil CR, and now Lexapro for about a month. Also taking Klonopin and Abilify. I've been taking Klonopin for about 7 years and want to get off of it. That's why my current doctor prescribed Abilify. I don't like Klonopin because I read that it's addictive. It seems to be true since my anxiety gets worse every time I try to stop taking it. I cut back very gradually over weeks, but I'm still taking .25mg per day. The Lexapro seems to be a big improvement over the Paxil CR. That made me so sleepy. Recently, I've had much more energy than I've had in a long time. For me, I can't wait to be rid of the Klonopin, but will stay with the Lexapro/Abilify while working through this program. My goal, which I expect to achive, is to feel happy about being alive and DRUG FREE. Good luck to everyone!

I'm on 2 mg Klonopin 3 times daily, and don't experience any side effects if I skip doses on the weekends. I'm also on Lexapro, my doctor prescribed Abilify for me but even with insurance it was not affordable...OVER $80 A MONTH!! So I'm sticking to what really seems to be working, Dexedrine, Klonopin and Lexapro. I have ADHD, several anxiety disorders and OCP (not OCD)