Posted by Alan on December 3, 2001, at 21:35:13
In reply to Re: Whoa is me - Klonopin withdrawl, posted by JohnX2 on December 3, 2001, at 7:25:40
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> Thanks for all the feedback.
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> The problem is that I generally reserve
> a stash on all my medicines and this almost
> always solves any medication issues. I usually
> get a prescription for a dose that is slightly
> above what I "secretly" require.
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> The problem with Klonopin is specific.
> I have a 3 month refill for 6 mg/day which
> is a high dose. The problem is that every
> month I have been raising the dose due
> to tolerance, so to "build" a stash I would
> have to ask for a dose that is significantly
> higher than the previous dose. This is a
> hard sell and I have bitched to the pdoc
> that he needs to address the klonopin tolerance
> issue, but he hasn't wanted to touch it until
> my depression is stabilized (which it is).
> He's really open on the prescription,
> he just doesn't call back right away. The
> other solution is to find a 2nd doctor, get
> 2 scripts and fill them at different pharmacies.
> I'd probably have to pay cash for one of them
> because the insurance provider would wig out.
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> Anyways this Zanaflex is working great, so I
> suspect this will be my last month with this
> problem. But I'm going to get the full refills
> on Klonopin even if I don't need it with
> the Zanaflex for future.
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> Thanks,
> John
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> > > One thing I've always tried to do in order to not run out of meds is to ask my pdoc for a larger prescription than I'm actually going to have to take. For instance, if I'm taking .5mg BID, than I would ask for .5mg 3 or 4 times daily WITH REFILLS. That way, you start to build up a reserve stash, and the pharmacy is none-the-wiser.
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> > A reserve stash! I see Im not alone in that method. :)**********************************************
Isn't it pathetic that one has to worry about this kind of thing basically because of the stigmatisation of BZD's? Try not having enough Paxil or effexor or an antiseizure med - no problem! We'll give you a bit extra in case you get in trouble. Ever try to come off of one of those "nonaddictive" meds? Right. Sure. Big difference it makes.
The hyperbole about the "potential" risk of escallating doses while on BZD's have been so outrageous. If you have legitimately diagnosed anxiety disorder they're perfectly safe. It's as if the F****** doctors don't trust their own diagnosis!!!
Alan
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