Klonopin is in the benzodiazepam family. It was
given to me because at the time I was diagnosed, I had
severe anxiety and panic attacks along with not
sleeping. This drug basically calmed me down enough to
where I could function in life. I only take a very
small dose and it seems to help. I would not take it
and most doctors won't prescribe it unless you have
extreme symptoms of anxiety or panic disorder and can't
take other meds such as buspar which I couldn't. I
have gone from 2 pills a day for 6 years to 1 pill now
because this drug is habit forming. I can honestly say
that without it I wouldn't be able to function as a
human being that is how bad my MVPS was. Not everyone
has it as bad and some people don't have to take any
meds. I unfortunately do. I don't like taking medicine
and I tried to go without but for now I have no
choice. I pray that you never get as bad as I was. Also,
MVP is different from MVPS. Take care!
Thanks for the post<br><br>Just curious...what was their reason for prescribing paxil (the panic attacks?) And what is klonopin -- what does it do? <br><br>I...
Klonopin is in the benzodiazepam family. It was given to me because at the time I was diagnosed, I had severe anxiety and panic attacks along with not ...
I would love to hear from anyone that is on paxil.<br>I have been on since December 99 for my panic and anxiety attacks that I am told come with the turf of ...
Hi:<br><br>I have tried Zoloft and Paxil for the anxiety/panic/mild depression associated with MVPS and had a HORRIBLE reaction to both. Extreme panic attacks,...
Hi, i have not tried zoloft but the paxil was the same experience for me that you had. I only tried it for 4 days and i was in a complete panic state the whole...
What is MVPS, I was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapes (MVP). I think I'm lucky, it seems pretty mild. I had a couple panic episodes with dizziness, but as ...
I would also like to know what is the difference between MVPS and MVP. <br><br>I did a lot of research online when I first was diagnosed with MVP -- and really...
Yes, weight gain is a potential side effect of Paxil. I did gain weight. It is possible to loose it with exercise and diet, just may be a little more ...
Thanks for the post Linda...<br>I'm glad you are doing so much better now. I can relate to some of your feelings. <br><br>I don't have severe MVP symptoms such...
I can for sure anwser you about the differance in MVP and MVPS! I had for several years felt bad, finally in 1990 I was put in OSU in Columbus, Ohio in the ...
May I ask how much weight you gained on Paxil? Did you exercise and loose it?I have been on 7 months now ans have gained about 5 lbs. I figured it was just...
Hi-<br>I've been on Paxil for a while now. I just found out I have MVP and don't know if the Paxil or my MVP is causing my anxiety. I just recently weaned off ...
Wow! Been reading all the post. I've been online for over a year and didn't realize there was a club for this terrible heart disorder that I have.<br><br>To...
Cindy,<br><br>Hi! I am also new to this board. I've had mvp for so many years and had no idea of the symptoms involved. My doctor said I shouldn't have any ...
Sorry, i was trying to answer you tonight and it wouldnt let me in the chat room for some reason.<br>I didnt want you to think i was ignoring you.<br>Hope to...
Thanks for the nice welcome. It is always good to hear from others with the same problem. <br>I tried that trick that was posted a few messages back about ...
Hi! My name is Camila and I was diagnosed with MVP when I was 21. I am now 25. <br><br>I first noticed the symptoms (palpitations, sharp chest pain, tired easy...
That's okay Tam-<br>I figured you couldn't get in. I will look for you next time. I just make it a point to stop into the chat room when I visit this site ...
Hi Camila,<br>Yes, I have also noticed that with increased stress in my life I have increased symptoms. Planning a wedding is VERY stressful, been there done ...
Thank you for the welcome!<br><br>Thankfully, my mom and my sisters help out a great deal! Both of my two older sisters are married, so they are a lot of help!...
Hi Camila,<br>Actually, I had no symptoms while planning my own wedding..back in 1990. I didn't even realize anything was wrong with me until I was about 6 ...
This has been my personal experience related to getting off of antidepressents: <br>Do it slowly!. Doctors, as well as any published or online info about ...
Pamela---I gained about 15 pounds. You've managed to keep it down to 5 ---- good for you! About the losing weight/gaining weight aspect: I have heard/read ...
Wow, thank you for the info!!!! It scares me to read this tho, because I have been having trouble with blood pressure, heart rate, sugar level, body tempature,...
Hi everyone, just wanted to wish everyone a great weekend. My husband had hip surgery today so i will be at the hospital checking on him.<br>Isnt MVP...
Does any one in the club suffer from agoraphobia? I have had it and panic/anxiety attacks for about 8 years now. I am doing good at fighting it. Would love to...
Pamela, i have panic attacks but not agoraphobic...not yet anyway. but check out a book called "Free from Fears" and a program called "CHANGE" both by Ann ...
Hi. I'm a 34 year old woman who has had an irregular heartbeat ( of and on ) for 10 years. I first thought that something was really wrong and was hooked up tp...
I tell ya what don't expect doctors to take ya serious...don't think there is such a doctor.Especially us MVP people. I would feel so bad, run to doctor, he...
Your description of the irregular heartbeat in your chest sounds exactly like a palpatation to me. I am no doctor, but you described it perfectly. That is how...