Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Tinkerbelle...question about Clonopin

Hi there...
Well, the reason my doctor told me to get back on Lexapro is because she said if I was taking Clonopin every other day, I might as well take something every day that would prevent me from getting a panic attack or anxiety... These medications are very tricky, if you ask me, and should be thought about A LOT more than the doctors make it seem like. Doctors give them to us like candy and don't inform us about what a big deal it is to put these things into our system.
I have been greatly helped by both Clonopin and Lexapro, and I believe that they are both incredible tools for people who are struggling with psychological issues. However, both have negative side effects that should not be overlooked. Clonopin is addictive, and Lexapro has some effects when you are getting off of it. These things should not stop someone from taking either of them, in my opinion, if the things you are suffering from before taking them make it worth it (I, for instance, had lost like 15 lbs and was not sleeping- much more dangerous to my body than the side effects that occur). So it's a very personal decision whether or not to take either of these drugs.
Clonopin will help you in the moment, whereas Lexapro will help you overall and significantly reduce the probability that you will have a panic attack or anxiety. So generally they work for the same thing, however Lexapro takes longer to work but then evens you out.
I hope this helps, let me know if you have any other questions.

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