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What Causes Symptoms Of Manic Depression While On Klonopin For Anxiety?

my son is manic bipolar. just got out of peachford. working with our doctor to get him back on his correct meds. he woke up couldn't sleep so gave him the small dose of klonopin for anxiety so he would get a good night sleep.however i have noticed for the second time it is causing to jerk more panic like. almost seems like slight manic acting. i also have buspar. should I give him one or a bendryl?
Fri, 19 May 2017
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hi sir,
welcome to health care magic,

I could certainly understand your concern about the symptoms that your son facing.It is advisable to start him on klonopin for sleep and anxiety.

please provide some more details about jerky movements and panic attacks whether he has breathlessness symptoms or hyperventilation attacks associated with chest discomfort ? fear of having another attack? etc. Buspirone is definitely helpful to treat his anxiety and panic attacks instead of Benadryl, as it is shortacting anti anxiety medication when compared to the clonazepam .It definitely works well for his anxiety so I can prescribe your son to take in the morning time, as it may have some sleep disturbances.Consult your psychiatrist regarding drug interactions with the any Other Drugs he is on currently.

please post your further questions if any, Iwill always be available to answer them.
Thank you.
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What Causes Symptoms Of Manic Depression While On Klonopin For Anxiety?

hi sir, welcome to health care magic, I could certainly understand your concern about the symptoms that your son facing.It is advisable to start him on klonopin for sleep and anxiety. please provide some more details about jerky movements and panic attacks whether he has breathlessness symptoms or hyperventilation attacks associated with chest discomfort ? fear of having another attack? etc. Buspirone is definitely helpful to treat his anxiety and panic attacks instead of Benadryl, as it is shortacting anti anxiety medication when compared to the clonazepam .It definitely works well for his anxiety so I can prescribe your son to take in the morning time, as it may have some sleep disturbances.Consult your psychiatrist regarding drug interactions with the any Other Drugs he is on currently. please post your further questions if any, Iwill always be available to answer them. Thank you.