Posted by Ellen on August 28, 1999, at 7:05:01
In reply to bzd risks - q for Dr. Bob, posted by Elizabeth on August 16, 1999, at 20:34:34
> >I have been on klonopin for a while now, and though Ihave read on these posts people that go back and forth about whether to be on them or not is mind boggling. Trust your doc and if not find a new one. I had the same thoughts about being on them long term as does everyone, so I went off. Huge mistake. My anxiety was awful, and that is an understatement. If you need them as part of your therapy for now or for ever and your doc is using it part of your drug therapy, use them. I take 3000mg of neurontin and 2.5 mg of klonopin a day. It works for me. Sure I am concerned about being addicted, but I already am so now I don't worry about it anymore.. I have no side effects to speak of at this point, becasue my body as adjusted to all these med. My point is , is that if your doc says take them and you trust him or her, do it. Don't go by what others write or tell you. If it works for you and you feel better, stay on it. Feeling better far out weighs being addicted to a drug. good luck. Ellen
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