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How To Get Rid Of Anxiety Or Panic Attacks?
Hi.I have been on Klonopin for years and It doesnt help me anymore with anxiety but does control panic atttacks.I cant take antidepressants because of bad side effects.I dont feel like myself for a long time I cut down to 4pills - 0.5 a day thats 2 mg.I was thinking of trying gabapentin maybe 300 mg 2 times a day to see If I feel better.For anxiety and depression.Of I do can I still ween off klonopin at the same time I take this? Thanks
Fri, 18 Jul 2014
Hi dear,
for panic and anxiety there are many drugs which have no major side effects.
which kind of medication you are and having side effects?
for klonopin to withdraw you have to take long acting anti anxiety like SNRI SSRI group of medication. also counseling and psychotherapy works best in anxiety disorder
for further detail consult psychiatrist and discuss above matter.
Thank you
for panic and anxiety there are many drugs which have no major side effects.
which kind of medication you are and having side effects?
for klonopin to withdraw you have to take long acting anti anxiety like SNRI SSRI group of medication. also counseling and psychotherapy works best in anxiety disorder
for further detail consult psychiatrist and discuss above matter.
Thank you
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