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Re: Klonopin tolerance » Lainy

Posted by Janelle on July 21, 2003, at 17:57:14

In reply to Klonopin tolerance, posted by Lainy on July 21, 2003, at 17:47:56

Given that Klonopin is a benzo, and they are known for tolerances to develop, it's possible that you have indeed developed a tolerance for it.

I've been taking Klonopin for MANY years, started with 1 mg/day and now take 2mg/day, one in am and one in pm.

I'm not sure I'd say that I've built up a tolerance to it but rather that because it has a longer half-life than other benzos and acts very gradually and slowly over the course of a day, its effects are more *subtle* in my experience.

I plan to taper off of it eventually and remain on Buspar (another anti-anxiety med but it's not a benzo).

I would just issue the caution that Valium, Xanax and other short-acting benzos are highly addictive, people quickly develop a tolerance to them and have to pop several each day.

Talk to your pdoc about your concerns and good luck 2 u!


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