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Posted by AndyD on November 20, 2003, at 18:06:26
I know, I know. But my question is IF I were to be social with the holidays and all and decided to have a few beers....How long should I be off the Klonopin? I mean I took it originally to make my anticipatory anxiety less, so that I can travel. But If I am just staying here in the local area I am OK. So, if I knew a party was coming up...and planned to drink...whats the best way to go about it? Or is it just not worth it. Any experiences?
Thanks,
Andy
Posted by JonW on November 21, 2003, at 7:56:04
In reply to Klonopin/Alcohol, posted by AndyD on November 20, 2003, at 18:06:26
> I know, I know. But my question is IF I were to be social with the holidays and all and decided to have a few beers....How long should I be off the Klonopin? I mean I took it originally to make my anticipatory anxiety less, so that I can travel. But If I am just staying here in the local area I am OK. So, if I knew a party was coming up...and planned to drink...whats the best way to go about it? Or is it just not worth it. Any experiences?
I'd say about a week, but I don't have any personal experience to back that up. I can say from personal experience that klonopin + alcohol will eff you up pretty bad. I was seeing four, and blacked out.
Jon :)
Posted by awatts on November 21, 2003, at 8:45:30
In reply to Klonopin/Alcohol, posted by AndyD on November 20, 2003, at 18:06:26
> I know, I know. But my question is IF I were to be social with the holidays and all and decided to have a few beers....How long should I be off the Klonopin? I mean I took it originally to make my anticipatory anxiety less, so that I can travel. But If I am just staying here in the local area I am OK. So, if I knew a party was coming up...and planned to drink...whats the best way to go about it? Or is it just not worth it. Any experiences?
>
> Thanks,
> AndyNot worth the risk. Just take more Klonopin, and drink soda water w/ lime. Alcohol is a crappy drug. Avoid it as a treatment for anxiety.
Posted by tensor on November 21, 2003, at 13:47:48
In reply to Klonopin/Alcohol, posted by AndyD on November 20, 2003, at 18:06:26
Seems like the effect of alcohol and klonopin is highly individual. I take 3mg daily and i can party with no problem, i don't know why but klonopin doesn't cause any problems for me when i'm drunk. Of course the first time i drank alcohol while on klonopin i was very cautious, just to see how it affects me. I do the same thing with other psych meds(of course not the ones that are strictly contraindicated).
Well that's me. I'm not saying you should or shouldn't./tensor
Posted by 34 male on November 21, 2003, at 17:06:10
In reply to Klonopin/Alcohol, posted by AndyD on November 20, 2003, at 18:06:26
i had a beer or two and a shot of vodka man i was soooo tired it wasnt funny,im on smalll dose of klonpin
Posted by btnd on November 27, 2003, at 13:45:09
In reply to Klonopin/Alcohol, posted by AndyD on November 20, 2003, at 18:06:26
> I know, I know. But my question is IF I were to be social with the holidays and all and decided to have a few beers....How long should I be off the Klonopin? I mean I took it originally to make my anticipatory anxiety less, so that I can travel. But If I am just staying here in the local area I am OK. So, if I knew a party was coming up...and planned to drink...whats the best way to go about it? Or is it just not worth it. Any experiences?
>Might be too late but my experience with this combination is pretty good. BUT I need to take exactly 2mg klonopin and drink no more than 2-3 beers - then I become sociable as never before. Drinking more than 3 beers or taking more than 2mg klonopin = NOT A GOOD IDEA, unless you want to spend the evening sleeping on the table (or under the table ;-)
Just my 2 not FDA-approved ;) cents.
I use this combo in stressful or sociable interactions.
Posted by tom_traubert on November 29, 2003, at 14:56:21
In reply to Re: Klonopin/Alcohol » AndyD, posted by tensor on November 21, 2003, at 13:47:48
I took myself off klonopin once. It is NOT a good idea. The withdrawal symptoms are far far worse than any benefit a glass or two of wine can give you.
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