Posted by Elizabeth on February 10, 2002, at 12:34:43
In reply to Re: Should I give up on Klonopin? » JohnQ, posted by Rick on February 10, 2002, at 4:16:32
Klonopin doesn't take weeks to work, but it can take an hour or so. So it's not that great as an "emergency" pill, but you can use it only on days when you have special (advance) reason to think you'll need it (like job interviews, etc.)
Taking it regularly (a fixed dose 2-3 times daily) can work very well for a lot of people. Especially for something that's pretty much chronic, like social phobia. CBT can sometimes help you to reduce your dose (or even discontinue it altogether). A lot of people find they need less over time, also.
One thing about Klonopin is that a lot of people don't "feel" it "kicking in," so they assume it's not working. The effect is more subtle than, say, Xanax. So you should give it a little time and try monitoring your progress to see if it's helping. Get a pdoc or therapist to help you. The point is that just becuase you don't feel sedated or spacey or whatever doesn't mean it's not doing anything.
You should never ever stop taking it abruptly if you've been using it regularly. This could cause unpleasant side effects and possibly even dangerous reactions, like seizures.
And yes, drinking with Klonopin is bad, not to mention dangerous.
-elizabeth
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