Clonazepam

[jaykay]

Hi everyone, I have been on Clonazepam 1mg and Fluoxetine 10mg daily for about a week now. I have never sounded more fluent. I would classify myself previously as severe blocker, but now I am 80% more fluent and when a mild block hits, i seem to be able to get out of it in a second or so without anyone noticing or my forcing or grimacing.

Just a thought for any people that have tried everything to control their blocking, this has worked better for me than countless speach therapy sessions.

(Btw. the Fluoxetine is useless by itself and doesn't improve speech at all)

[ricardo]

Thanks for the info, so if fluoxetine is useless by itself why are you taking it? Shouldn't Clonazepam do the trick?

[Miklo]

How do you go about getting prescribed for these medications. When I have gone to doctors, the always want to send me to speech therapists.

[Stevelaz]

Jaykay,

Who suggested this drug to you?....it seems to make sense as it works on GABA as does pagoclone....

Why do you need the other drug (prozac) if it does not affect the speech?

Have you noted any side effects, i.e. tiredness, fatigue etc and do you know if you will tolerate the drug and you will need to increase the dosage over time?

Most "good" doctors will prescribe drugs "off label" as long as you know and understand the risks and side effects.

Good luck as I am a blocker too and keep us up to date with your progress.

[jaykay]

Originally Posted by ricardo

Thanks for the info, so if fluoxetine is useless by itself why are you taking it? Shouldn't Clonazepam do the trick?

Fluoxetine is an antidepressant and helps with my depression / anxiety. I take that for the depression that accompanies my stutter, it also seems to complement the effects of the Clonazepam.

[jaykay]

Originally Posted by Miklo

How do you go about getting prescribed for these medications. When I have gone to doctors, the always want to send me to speech therapists.

Your best bet would be to go to an understanding Psychiatrist. My psych understands that my stutter brings on depression, social anxiety, isolation etc... so he will give me a prescription for any meds that might help me with my fluency.