klonopin

[summer7799]

Does anyone take Klonopin for anxiety??

[pooh55811]

Buspar is another other medication which is used for anxiety:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/96772-list-non-addictive-anxiety-medications/

Buspirone
Buspirone acts as a mild tranquilizer, relieving anxiety by increasing serotonin and decreasing dopamine, according to Helpguide.org. The medication takes two weeks to start treating anxiety symptoms, compared to 30 to 60 minutes for benzodiazepines. Unlike benzodiazepines, buspirone can be used for more than a few weeks. Buspirone is prescribed for patients who have generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Side effects of buspirone include dry mouth, nausea, drowsiness, diarrhea, headaches, constipation, dizziness and upset stomach.

Antidepressants
The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) states that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are the first choice for anxiety medication. SSRIs are particularly effective with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and SNRIs with GAD. These medications can take four to six weeks to start treating symptoms. Side effects of SSRIs are insomnia, weight gain and sexual dysfunction, while the side effects of SNRIs are stomach upset, headaches and sexual dysfunction. Helpguide.org notes that withdrawal can be an issue if the medication is discontinued too quickly.

Actually, my sister has panic attacks and a lot of anxiety and she uses Buspar (which has worked very well for her).

People are different so each person has to find the medication that works best for that person.

[katla]

I was determined not to get involved in drug related questions anymore but I just wanted to say that Klonopin and Paxil/Zoloft are totally different types of drugs.

Klonopin is a tranquilizer, usually taken on as "as needed" basis whereas Zoloft and Paxil  are SSRI's (anti-deressants) taken daily. Although the AD's can take the edge off anxiety these drugs are NOT interchangeable.

Take care.

[hrsepwrguy]

And to answer the actual question, paxil has no liver warnings other than people with liver disease might absorb it a little more, so it suggest to start off with a lower dose.


http://us.gsk.com/products/assets/us_paxilcr.pdf

[hrsepwrguy]

I coundn't find any interactions for paxil with either PI or PEG/RIBA

http://www.drugs.com/condition/chronic-hepatitis-c.html

[pooh55811]

Two that I can think of are Paxil and Zoloft. Both of these medications are used for treating depression and/or anxiety. So they could be used for either condition or both conditions. I think several people on this forum are on Zoloft. I am not sure if anyone is taking Paxil. One advantage the antidepressants have is that depression can be a side effect of the Hep C treatment (Interferon). Many people are placed on antidepressants before they even start treatment. Either of these drugs (Paxil or Zoloft)  could be used for anxiety and either could be used for depression. I know there are more but without researching I cannot remember the names. I think if you tell your doctor you want something that is not addicting, hopefully he/she will know not to prescribe benzodiazipines but rather proscribe a medication like Zoloft. I think Zoloft is considered safe in liver disease but I am not certain about Paxil.

[summer7799]

Are these drugs ok for your liver?

[summer7799]

Hi, can you recommend some anti anxiety meds that are not addicting? Thanks

[pooh55811]

Just a word of caution about Klonopin (also valium zanex, ativan, all benzodiazipines). They are very addiciting and can be difficult to get off of. There are several other anti-anxiety medications (which are not benzodiazipines and which are not addicting) that can be prescribed by your doctor.

[indy531]

PCP revamped my AD's just as I began tx and this has helped a lot; I'm also taking Lunesta for sleep.

[katla]

I used to; it works. Has a longer half life that Xanax or Valium but it takes longer to kick in.

If you have specific questions I'll try to answer them.