Posted by chloe on June 16, 2003, at 20:13:21
In reply to Re: valium vs klonopin? » chloe, posted by Ritch on June 16, 2003, at 13:16:57
> Chloe, I'm holding with Depakote 250mg ER + Klonopin .5mg HS, and a microdose of Effexor in the AM, and added 3.75mg buspirone last visit as an experiment for GAD sx and to boost the Effexor (without needing to increase it). It made my early morning awakening WORSE when I took it at bedtime. Switched to taking it only first thing in the AM. That has helped some. I will give it a full two-three weeks and if there isn't a clear trend towards improving sleep (startup effects?), it is going to get ditched. Then perhaps we'll talk about the possible lorazepam switch. I have a feeling that using low-dose lorazepam as a sleeper will work better than the clon. and I will have more energy the next day. Lamictal? I don't want to tinker with that idea until this upcoming spell is fully over with (when I'm stable in the fall). I'm already gaining weight and having carb craving, YUCK!
Hi Mitch,
It seems all the rules that held true during the spring, emotionally, no longer apply, at least for me. Could some of the increased E.M waking also have to do with the increased amount of daylight? I awaken as soon as the sun emerges over the horizon, and now that's about 4:58 am UUGH! In the winter I can sleep til 10 am without stirring once. That is a gift!Yes, I would wait on the lamictal too. Lamictal is a biggy. You have to wait a long to hit therapeutic dose, and you do have to be on the look out for major side effects.
Hey one K question: How long does it take to kick in? I took 5 mg Valium prn yesterday (6pm) and felt nothing at all, no help. But today I have felt so fluish and tired, hard to move. I do have terrible hayfever, so it could be that...Or do you think it could be hangover effect? How long does Klonopin take to work generally? Any hangover effects?
Thanks
Chloe
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