Posted by stresser on March 29, 2005, at 20:06:00
In reply to Question about Klonopin and sleep, posted by Sarah T. on March 29, 2005, at 18:51:24
I take Klonopin at night, for Restless Leg Syndrom. I take .5mg, sometimes a little more if I feel I need it. I have been taking it for around six years or so, and have found it to be one of the few medications to give me a full nights sleep. I was waking up constantly when my legs would jerk, and couldn't get any sleep for a couple of months, before I realized what was going on (in the beginning). I know EXACTLY how you are feeling, it's exhausting, and hard to function on a daily basis. It does work, and works so well that when I forget to fill my perscription....I panic. I know I won't be sleeping. Neither will my husband! As for memory problems? I'm 43, and probably no more than anyone else my age! Confunsed????? I was born that way.
As for rested and refreshed? Yes, I certainly do, and it's wonderful! I did try to cut back on the Klonopin a few weeks ago, just to see if I could get along with a lower dosage, and found myself tired and sluggish. I'm back up to my normal dose and I feel energetic and myself again.
I hope this information helps you, because it sounds as if Klonopin may be the medication you should try at night. -L
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