Posted by chemist on April 18, 2004, at 2:16:37
In reply to Re: Please!! Need Advice on Klonopin usage » BRC, posted by judy1 on April 18, 2004, at 0:09:58
well hello ther, from chemist....sounds like you are adhering to the no-booze plan plu benzos. klonopin has very long half-life (metabolism) and is a long smooth ride for GAD, agoraphobia, etc. yoou need to make the *mental* commitant to be on this drug for as long as it works. i have ben down the road with klonopin - up to only 2 mg qd - and have found that for me, personally, xanax is the answer. if you are not going up in dosaage - and this applies to both posters - then so be it. you have to go with what works. there will be memory problems as with any benzo, but klonopin is one of the more benign ones. having been around the block on at leat 6 benzos and the benzo-derivative xanax, i would say you are doing fine. it alleviates your symptoms, and there is no ``high'' associated with klonopin (c.f.. xanax, ativan, versed). 6 mg qd is in the category of combatting seizures.. but again, if it works for you, go with it. i had a good run of it, but my dx calls for xanax. be well, and best wishes, chemist
> I've taken 6mg/day of klonopin for 7 years. it is the only med that I feel has really helped me. In that context I honestly never worry about dependency, I never increase my dose, and my pdocs have all been supportive. It's normal to worry about benzos (especially with an anxiety disorder!), but try not to- you're fortunate you have found something that helps.
> take care, judy
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