Posted by Anthony Quest on May 3, 2004, at 19:51:31
In reply to Klonopin for Social Anxiety -- Dosage ?, posted by zuzu80 on May 3, 2004, at 15:22:13
I would be very cautious. I have taken Klonopin for 7 years. Most people who start to use just occasionally end up becoming dependent. Not addicted but physically dependent. There is a lot posted on the board about how hard it is to stop using Klonopin, and well, there's nothing wrong with short term use. .5 mg is the starting dose and if helps your anxiety and it probably will that will be great.
Before you consider it as a long term solution, really look hard though at the facts of what percentage of people who take it for more than a few months are ever able to stop. If it's worth it to you then go for it.
Also, one thing to be aware of is that Klonopin lasts 6-8 hours. Xanax for example is 2-3 hours and Ativan is 4-5 hours. If there are just certain discrete situations, maybe you want something shorter acting otherwise you will feel its effects longer than you may want.
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