Posted by Rick on June 26, 2004, at 19:07:47
In reply to Re: Klonopin and Social Anxiety - Starts working soon?, posted by Glydin on June 23, 2004, at 6:57:21
1-2 mg is usually plenty, but some people require more.
I assume from your comment about driving that you aren't feeling any fatigue/sedation from Klonopin. If you *are* feeling sedated, and this hasn't abated at all, then you are taking too much. Contrary to what some people think, it's definitely *not* supposed to work like alcohol, i.e. it's not supposed to make you lose inhibitions by feeling kind of drunk, spaced out, or tired.
I started out five years ago on 2.5-3.0 mg/day, and it helped quickly -- a lot, and much better than Xanax. But as mentioned by another poster, some may be slower responders. Even though it helped significantly at that dose, I soon discovered it worked much better for me at 1-1.5. I've been at 1 mg/day, all first thing in the morning, for several years now, and its a godsend.
One other note...some people have said that generics they've taken haven't worked as well as the brand. The only generic I've taken is made by Teva, and to me it feels just as strong and consistent as branded Klonopin. I think the generic I've seen the most criticism of is Purepac, which you get at most Walgreens. But that's not to imply that the opinion on Purepac is unanimous.
Oh, another thing...you're not just taking it at night, are you?
Klonopin's been a godsend for me. Hope it "gets there" for you, too.
Rick
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