I have been on low dose Klonopin for 1 1/2 years for an anxiety disorder. Doing well until recently. Recently, I have experienced depressive symptons. While the Klonopin may be a contributing factor, I still need an anti-anxiety med. I know this. My experiences with SSRI's have been awful and they aren't a good option for me. CBT has been of limited help. My doctor has given me some options. One of these is to TRY WellbutrinXL. I am concerned, due to the anxiety history, of the norepipherine (SP) effect. I will be remaining on the Klonopin, should I choose to proceed with this med. I need mood elevation. I am extemely sad most of the time, and help with drive and focus. I have alot of lethergy and fatigue. My Dr. assessment of the XL version is that's it's a "smoother ride" with less peaks and valleys, therefore a surge of the anxiety producing chemical(s) should be minimized.
I would love to feel better, but I'm shell shocked on antidepressants and quite frankly, am unsure how I really want to proceed.
For other posters who may wish to add a comment, I would like to hear postive stories. The negative experiences with these meds are easy to find and I'm aware they don't "agree" with some. Please, no horror stories.