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Better living through pharmacology - OldBoy - 11-30-2017
I try not to dwell on wrongs done me in the past, but after the vast improvement in my overall condition on a twice daily dose of .5mg clon@zep@m, it is hard to fathom why so many medical professionals were unwilling to prescribe for it, even given my medical records that clearly indicate an abrupt halt to my alpr@zol@m prescription in September and the resulting seizure and hospitalization.
The "zaps" I was feeling in my brain have stopped, I'm sleeping the entire night through with no RLS, and I'm able to enjoy a few hours of television at night without constant worry over my employment or financial situations. I'm even able to read again, something I sorely missed over the past two months.
Absolutely, without question the best $200 (office visit) and $9.95 (generic prescription through GoodRX) I've ever spent, bar none.
Thank you once again to all who lent a shoulder for me to lean on in my time of despair...I will do my best to pay it forward here.
RE: Better living through pharmacology - Linville - 12-01-2017
Oh good OB, im glad you feel better, suggesting good rx for you...was a god idea
so many have tried to encourage you and give you ideas to try .
It's good to hear good news.
RE: Better living through pharmacology - Charon - 12-01-2017
good to hear. sleep well.
RE: Better living through pharmacology - Rafterman - 12-01-2017
Hey OldBoy.
So glad to hear how things are working out for you. You had one of the toughest "fell through the cracks" story that I had ever heard. Not surprised that the brain zaps immediately abated. They are such a distinct sign of benzo withdrawal, particularly from c-pam. It's probably THE hallmark symptom of c-pam withdrawal. I agree with everything FF says in his post to you. C-pam is probably the most underrated drug in the world. So many uses. So effective, yet gentle to the system. Great. lengthy half-life. Wonderful foundational med for everything from seizures to anxiety. So glad that you are hooked up, for now. Take care. RM