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Mental Health (Expert Forum)
Switching from Klonopin to Gabitril
Answered by
Roger Gould, M.D. - Mental Health, Wellness
Questions posted in the Mental Health forum are being answered by Dr. Roger L. Gould, author of the Mastering Stress and Depression program and affiliated with the UCLA. Department of Psychiatry. Topics covered include anger, attention deficit disorder (ADD) , bipolar disorder , dementia , electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) , learning disabilities, memory, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) , panic , personality disorders, phobias , post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) , schizophrenia , stress , transitions, and work problems.
Switching from Klonopin to Gabitril
by Spanner, Feb 06, 2005 12:00AM
My psych doc had recommended that I transistion from Klonopin to Gabitril. When I asked if I could continue to take the Klonopin while waiting for the Gabitril to take effect, he seemed unsure but said yes. My question is this? Is that safe to do over say a weeks time and what would be the best method to make the transition?
My other question is that I having been taking Lexapro at 10 mg for about 8 weeks. While it has helped my mild depression and to some extent my OCD, I believe it raised my anxiety level considerably. What would be the best method to determine if the Lexapro is the culprit of the increased anxiety. Thanks for your response.
My other question is that I having been taking Lexapro at 10 mg for about 8 weeks. While it has helped my mild depression and to some extent my OCD, I believe it raised my anxiety level considerably. What would be the best method to determine if the Lexapro is the culprit of the increased anxiety. Thanks for your response.
Doctor's Answer
by Roger Gould, M.D., Feb 09, 2005 12:00AM
, Feb 09, 2005 12:00AM
I am not sure if you are thinking about taking all three medications. The lexapro could increase anxiety because has a stimulating effect. I am not sure about why you are switching from Klonopin, because the combination of Lexapro and Klonopin used judiciously, is quite commonly effective.
