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Posted by etoc on May 29, 2003, at 13:09:17
Been on and off Klonopin for years. I am Rx'd up to 3mgs a day PRN. But take closer to 2mgs/d.
It used ro be a MIRACLE for social anxiety and Panic. And now neither it nor Ativan or Valium do anything? I think it is also worsening my depression. A higher dose does not work, just makes me more tired.I restarted it 6 months ago...after being off it for 2 years. It has never worked the same since, the inital first 8 months of taking it. Now, it keeps away panic, but doesnt do crap for social anxiety anymore and may be making me amotivated with anhedonia!
Any suggestions? Nardil, is out of the question; I like my Chianti, Cheese and my sex drive too much! :-)
Posted by Squiggles on May 29, 2003, at 15:36:22
In reply to Klonopin STOPPED working :-( Help plz, posted by etoc on May 29, 2003, at 13:09:17
Just a novice opinion -- you may have
reached tolerance and need more/or another
of its type.Your doc. should know. Actually, i think
i have a similar problem, but not sure.Suqiggles
Posted by Janelle on May 29, 2003, at 16:43:19
In reply to Klonopin STOPPED working :-( Help plz, posted by etoc on May 29, 2003, at 13:09:17
I have the same problem; have been on Klonopin for MANY years and have become habituated to it; it does NOTHING for me in terms of anxiety, restlessness, helping me sleep - NADA. So, next week when I have pdoc appointment in addition to whatever other changes he may make, I am INSISTING on tapering off Klonopin and will use pdoc's schedule or one of two I got right on here!
Posted by Squiggles on May 29, 2003, at 16:53:40
In reply to Re: Klonopin STOPPED working :-( Help plz » etoc, posted by Janelle on May 29, 2003, at 16:43:19
No no no
that is not what i meant at all!
I meant that you should RAISE the dose
or choose another stronger, alternative drug;
that it does NADA may mean that you have
reached tolerance, NOT that you don't need it.Speak to your doc. about it
Squiggles
Posted by Janelle on May 29, 2003, at 17:09:18
In reply to Re: Klonopin STOPPED working :-( Help plz ?Janelle, posted by Squiggles on May 29, 2003, at 16:53:40
I hear you and understand what you are saying, however, first I have been on much HIGHER doses of Klonoping and still NOTHING no help, no changes whatsoever and second, more important, I have been on it long enough that I want OUT. With all due respect, I've had it with this one. It is NOT a med for this particular person! I do well it turns out on BUSPAR for anxiety. I also probably will wind up having my Depakote level increased by pdoc. But NO MORE KLONOPIN, although I do indeed understand and appreciate your post here! Thanks.
Posted by Squiggles on May 29, 2003, at 17:22:53
In reply to SQUIGGLES - response here: » Squiggles, posted by Janelle on May 29, 2003, at 17:09:18
OK,
I hope it turns out well and maybe
you can post a follow-up; it may have
just been me that had such a difficult
time getting off this, with a similar
calculated withdrawal schedule as the one
provided by Cubby bear.Squiggles
Posted by Tony P on May 30, 2003, at 10:26:34
In reply to SQUIGGLES - response here: » Squiggles, posted by Janelle on May 29, 2003, at 17:09:18
Buspar works well for me too, but does not directly help the physical and mental shakiness of withdrawing from Klonopin or other benzodiazepines. BTW, the mfgr. recommends tapering off the benzo BEFORE starting Buspar - I had a bad experience overlapping them years ago - I became really agressive and angry and uncomfortable. I believe I was taking up to 6mg/day Ativan at that time. More recently, though, I haven't felt a problem with Valium 10mg and Buspar 20-30 mg/day.
After reading a recent post, I have started taking niacinamide (500 mg 3-6/day), while tapering Valium and Robaxin (muscle relaxant), with considerable benefit.
See also my post today on Thread "Re: Anyone having problems sleeping?"
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20030525/msgs/229881.html
> I hear you and understand what you are saying, however, first I have been on much HIGHER doses of Klonoping and still NOTHING no help, no changes whatsoever and second, more important, I have been on it long enough that I want OUT. With all due respect, I've had it with this one. It is NOT a med for this particular person! I do well it turns out on BUSPAR for anxiety. I also probably will wind up having my Depakote level increased by pdoc. But NO MORE KLONOPIN, although I do indeed understand and appreciate your post here! Thanks.
Posted by judy1 on May 30, 2003, at 12:33:33
In reply to Klonopin STOPPED working :-( Help plz, posted by etoc on May 29, 2003, at 13:09:17
I've had periods when klonopin wasn't all that helpful, but xanax was. have you tried another benzo before switching classes of meds? take care-judy
Posted by judy1 on May 30, 2003, at 12:35:36
In reply to Re: Klonopin STOPPED working :-( Help plz » etoc, posted by judy1 on May 30, 2003, at 12:33:33
and saw you took ativan and valium, but I still stand by xanax- I find it has some AD properties too.
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