[as...] Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 I was started on Klonopin for major panic attacks and anxiety. I was also started on gabapentin and zoloft. I have been experiencing depression for the first time in my life. Like call in sick, and sleep all day. Cry about everything, no sucidie thoughts, but thoughts of death in general. I am thinking I may need to just decide to go off the Klonopin... thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[bo...] Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 It caused extreme depression for me in just 2.5 months of use. And the crying and depression have continued for 8 months after quitting it too. Make sure you taper off slowly. I did not do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[...] Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 I was put on Klonopin for anxiety in 2016. I eventually got up to 4-6 mg per day. I realized it was causing me extreme depression. It took me 2 years to taper off it. I don't think benzos should be prescribed for more than 2-4 weeks. Your best bet is to slowly taper off with the help of a Dr or therapist. You need to be able to talk to someone during withdrawal. I've been off it now for 5 weeks. It's rough, but I feel better every day. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[jo...] Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 IF a person is already suffering from say life long genetic depression k will make it much much worse . That was what happened to Me so its a double whammy . Do a safe slow taper under proper supervision. Also remember alcohol is a depressant and will make matters 100% worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Am...] Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Any downer... gabapentin does this to me as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[as...] Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 I believe it was the Zoloft. Quit it and went back to Lexapro. I also quit the Gabepentin and am titrating the clonzapam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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