Benzodiazepine Questions (Page 4)

Does anyone else find Klonopin energizing or uplifting? other benzo meds don't have this effect but?

Klonopin does

How to taper down from 2mg of Klonopin to 1mg in one month?

I am 21 years old, 6'1", and 190 lbs and have been taking 1mg of Klonopin twice a day equalling 2mgs daily for about the past 10 months. Today I talked to my doctor about slowly tapering off and instead of perscribing me 1mg twice a day he prescribed .5mg 4 times a day as needed. I am... read more

What is the best benzo for panic attacks?

Is benztropine the same as a benzo?

I was prescribed meclizine. I tested positive for benzodiazepines. How is this possible?

Considering switching from Klonopin to Librium?

Hi. This is my first post, so forgive any mistakes. I've been on a high dose of various benzos for almost 23 years. I've been diagnosed with GAD, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, OCD, and panic attacks. I used to drink a 6-pack of beer daily to help with my symptoms, but my doctor... read more

Why did I test positive for benzodiazepines in my drug test?

I am currently on Cryselle (birth control), levalbuterol (inhaler) as needed, I take melatonin to help me sleep (has a Stevia extract), I take one a day women's vitamins, and a temporary UTI drug (Bactrim). I am currently in school to become an MA and have never used any sort or anti anxiety... read more

Clonazepam - Do I really need an SSRI with a benzo?

I am currently on 20 mg Viibryd. I do not have depression but I have suffered with anxiety and I do have GAD. I’m not certain the Viibryd is working but I still have to talk colonzapam .25 2 x a day. Anyone else only on benzo and helps your GAD, anxiety, OCD etc?

Can you take any benzos with Vraylar? Ellen?

Im taking 3mg of Vraylar every day and still am nervous.I been on Vraylar for 1month. Tried xanax and got some strange side effects.Dont no if its the Vraylar.

Doxepin not working for sleep?

Hope somebody help I have life long insomnia I took benzo Xanax 1 mg and amitriptyline 125 mg for 21 years gp stopped Xanax (in UK) changed my meds to doxepin only I was taking 125 mg at night sleeping very good but it gave me a minor panic attack feeling suffocating of throat so after a year... read more

Benzodiazepine withdrawal - i’ve been on benzos for the last few months. How do I taper?

I've been on benzos for panic attacks that I’ve been having constantly. My doctor put me on half a milligram of Ativan about 4 months ago, which I took on and off for a few months. At a certain point, 1/2 mg wasn’t doing the trick so my doctor told me to go up to 1mg as needed, and... read more

Benzo while waiting for SSRI to work?

If you took a benzo to help you get through while you were waiting for your SSRI to kick in could you please share the following information? 1. What does on benzo? 2. How long did you need to take it for? 3. Did you need to wean or taper or did the SSRI just kick in and you no longer needed it? ... read more

Does mirtazapine belong to the benzodiazepines family?

Medications for Anxiety Treatment

Clonazepam/lorazepam (benzodiazepines) induced libido loss and persistent sexual dysfunction?

I am a 32 male. I was using clonazepam for 3 months. Dose was 0.75mg daily. (occasionally added lorazepam 2 mg.) Stopped using both the pills after 3 months of total use. I have lost my libido completely since the last week of usage. Its been 14 months now, since I stopped the medicines, but my... read more