Posted by alesta on August 20, 2004, at 16:13:59
In reply to Re: kp.-benzo least likely to cause cogn. impair.? » alesta, posted by chemist on August 20, 2004, at 15:52:40
thank you, chemist. it is just kind of scary trying a benzo for the first time (for me). i guess a slight forgetfulness wouldn't be anything to worry about. i just don't know why i'm so hesitant...after taking it, i'll probably wish i had taken it sooner:)
thank you so much for your help.....
amy :)
> hello there amy, again....i do hope damage-control can be achieved here....these drugs do not affect cognition (this i will expand upon more below, it is not an absolute) but memory. you can rest assured that using these meds will not shave points of your I.Q. the usual feeling is a bit of sedation, which goes away in time, and klonopin is not very ``heavy'' in this regard with respect to other choices. in a short time, you will notice that things that previously made you anxious do not push your buttons so much. that is the desired effect of the anxiolytics. i would warn against mixing alcohol, as the effects are additive, and the memory loss can be quite severe. your personality will not be changed (except you will be calmer, more of a behavioural trait, in my estimation). you inquire as to my preference for xanax: it has a very fast onset of action, and i have been prone to panic attacks over the years, and i have never been disappointed by the drug. there are memory problems, but i have either adjusted to them, or forgotten what they were to begin with, and i am far from the point of remembering where i live, who i am talking to, and so on - just a bit absentminded. start out slow with your klonopin, if it is not to your liking, you can taper with relative ease in the early stages.....all the best, chemist
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> > hi, chemist :),
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> > so they all will affect cognition to some degree. i don't like that.:( i guess i want the perfect drug!:) i don't know why i'm so terrified i'm going to lose my intelligence/personality (what there is of it, anyway:)) or who i am.
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> > if i may ask, why do you prefer alprazolam?
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> > i'm still looking for the source you requested...i'll get back to you on that one....
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> > :) amy
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