I used to be on a benzo (or even up to two benzos, including Klonopin), but thankfully managed to get off them. Now I only have short acting Ativan as an "as needed" only. I use it infrequently.
As was mentioned, propranolol could be a medication to ask about. It is a beta blocker, not a benzo. If it would help, know that many people consider it side effect free. I had no known side effects from it. None.
Always practice anxiety coping skills, on or off anxiety meds.
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Dx: Bipolar type 1
Psych Medications:
* Tegretol XR (carbamazepine ER) 800 mg
* Lamictal (lamotrigine) 150 mg
* Seroquel XR (quetiapine ER) 500 mg
I also take meds for blood pressure, cholesterol, and tachycardia.
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