Posted by Mr Cushing on December 12, 2002, at 20:14:53
In reply to Re: Panic attacks » Mr Cushing, posted by Dinah on December 12, 2002, at 20:06:52
I've only had to increase my dose to 1.5mg per day over like a 3-4 year period. .5 split in half during the days, and 1mg at night. I quit taking meds all together a few times, and Klonopin is the one that after withdrawal still worked time and time again. The withdrawal isn't that bad either when you compare it to most SSRIs.I'm Bi-Polar 1 with mixed symptoms, so most of my panic attacks and anxiety symptoms are taken care of by both a Mood Stabilizer (Depakote) and an Anti-Depressant (Celexa). This is taken also with Klonopin during the day. And you know, I'm starting to feel really good again. That's a good sign, now if I can just keep this up for a few months I think I've got this all under control.
If you find that you have to keep doubling your Klonopin dose, maybe it's time to try a new drug? Klonopin has always worked well for me as an "add-on". I don't think it would do jack for me if I wasn't already on different medications.
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