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Re: Klonopin

Posted by Jill on March 17, 2000, at 17:02:31

In reply to Re: Klonopin, posted by Melissa on January 19, 1999, at 0:27:49

> This string of messages scares me. I have been on 1 mg of Klonopin for 8 years and am unable to get off it. Even minute reductions (say to .87 mg) bring such dark feelings that Ihave to go back to 1 mg. I had been on it before and went into a treatment center (for other psychological issues -- sexual abuse memories etc.) and the center took me off cold turkey. I had a rough first two weeks there but never attributed it to Klonopin withdrawal. Went back on several months later when my marriage broke up. That was 8 years ago and I have not been able to get off of it yet. Started Celaxa an antidepressant under a doctor's care as a prelude to getting off this. It was a disaster. (See my post under Celaxa thread). I am angry that people didn't know how addictive this stuff was. I was told 10 years ago by a responsible psychiatrist that it was non-addictive unlike valium which Ihad been on previously. THat proved not to be true. I don't want to live in a world where I am obsessed with my feelings and mmy medications. I am just expressing myself here, not particularly looking for advice. I have other things I want to do with my life than live in a closed world of mental concerns.

I been on Klonopin for 10 years now. And it is not working anymore for my anxiety. I have been on the same dosage. Now my new Dr. wants to up my dosage to 3mg a day divided up. I was on .5mg 3x a day. I haven't experiene weight gain or loss of appetite on the lower dosage. Did you gain or lose on the higher dosage? How about appetite? I hope someone can help me with my questions.

 

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