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Posted by gadchik on October 26, 2011, at 9:14:08
I have added fish oil supplements- 2 caps per day- to my klonopin,and I feel so energetic and happy.Anyone else have this reaction? I feel a definate boost from this combo.
Posted by Phillipa on October 26, 2011, at 10:31:42
In reply to Klonopin+Fish oil, posted by gadchik on October 26, 2011, at 9:14:08
No I wish as tried a really good brand of fish oil and didn't notice a thing. Wish I had. That's great that you are experiencing this. Phillipa
Posted by gadchik on October 26, 2011, at 11:14:47
In reply to Re: Klonopin+Fish oil » gadchik, posted by Phillipa on October 26, 2011, at 10:31:42
I also drinks lots of green/white tea w/1 square of 90% cocoa dark chocolate daily-maybe the combo does it?!
Posted by Phillipa on October 26, 2011, at 12:20:59
In reply to Re: Klonopin+Fish oil, posted by gadchik on October 26, 2011, at 11:14:47
I drink two bottles of the Lipton iced green tea a day and eat l0 dark chocolate truffles at night. lost taste and smell 8 years ago so can taste only sweet sour, bitter, salty. Hence the tea sweet and tangy, and chocolate for both the theobymine and antioxidant effects and hopefully a boost of energy. I wonder if the type of benzo makes a difference as take valium and .25 of xanax at night. I was told by the compounding pharmacist that it takes 4-6 weeks to develop whatever you need for the fish oil to work but it didn't? Phillipa
Posted by gadchik on October 26, 2011, at 13:13:09
In reply to Re: Klonopin+Fish oil » gadchik, posted by Phillipa on October 26, 2011, at 12:20:59
I have been taking fish oil for months,however,only recently have i begun taking it everyday,and i used to only take 1 cap,every once and awhile.I tried valium,felt low the next day, xanax felt like train hitting me, but klonopin was like being rocked to sleep in a cloud!Now it just controls my anxiety,keeps racing thoughts at bay. Forgot about ativan,had injections at er,now that calmed me down,but when I tried it daily, i would feel anxiety by afternoon,dont feel that with klonopin.What is your experience w/k?
Posted by Phillipa on October 26, 2011, at 19:43:56
In reply to Re: Klonopin+Fish oil » Phillipa, posted by gadchik on October 26, 2011, at 13:13:09
My experience with klonopin wasn't good depressed me and felt suicidal and wasn't. At the time the doc wanted to switch me from xanax to klonopin. He switched me right back to xanax. But this was years ago so no idea what would be like now? Phillipa
Posted by linkadge on October 26, 2011, at 20:21:06
In reply to Re: Klonopin+Fish oil » gadchik, posted by Phillipa on October 26, 2011, at 19:43:56
I have recently switched back to clonazepam for the same reason. Lorazepam would wear off too early and leave me feeling anxiety in the evening.
With clonazepam I just feel the same all day. There is a wee bit of a downer feeling, but I also take fish oil (and suprisingly also cocoa and green tea).
Overall I am feeling pretty good, considering I was sleeping perhaps only 3 nights a week.
Linkadge
Posted by creepy on October 26, 2011, at 22:11:55
In reply to Klonopin+Fish oil, posted by gadchik on October 26, 2011, at 9:14:08
I cant take that stuff. Ive tried it several times at various dose amounts and it always sends me into a mixed state. I get mean, mean, mean.
Posted by Phillipa on October 26, 2011, at 23:12:20
In reply to Re: Klonopin+Fish oil, posted by creepy on October 26, 2011, at 22:11:55
Is that when you become creepy? Just Kidding couldn't resist a bit of humor. I also wish I had the response of above with this combo. Phillipa
Posted by creepy on October 27, 2011, at 0:42:58
In reply to Re: Klonopin+Fish oil » creepy, posted by Phillipa on October 26, 2011, at 23:12:20
Nope Im creepy regardless of what drugs I take =p
Posted by gadchik on October 27, 2011, at 7:52:06
In reply to Re: Klonopin+Fish oil » gadchik, posted by Phillipa on October 26, 2011, at 19:43:56
I think if i was on too high of a dose, the klonopin might depress me.What dose did u try? Valium did make me feel low,however, I tried it when I was already sliding down the mtn
Posted by gadchik on October 27, 2011, at 8:15:00
In reply to Re: Klonopin+Fish oil, posted by linkadge on October 26, 2011, at 20:21:06
Do you take any other meds w/klonopin? I wonder if taking the brand has somethng to do w/it working so well for me? I tried generic and it sent me into a tailspin. Yes, cocoa and green tea are a must! I also take an epsom salt/baking soda bath every night,and read good books before bed.I think people that have been thru what we all have,create rituals once they come thru the episode.These rituals keep us feeling like we can go on,and I pray every night that I will continue to improve,someone up there must be listening!
Posted by Phillipa on October 27, 2011, at 18:58:50
In reply to Re: Klonopin+Fish oil » Phillipa, posted by gadchik on October 27, 2011, at 7:52:06
First the poster name John David was on klonopin. What a great guy. In the archieves I'm sure as he was the original first to try emsam. He only took namebrand klonopin as his doc felt this was much better than generic. At the time I took it first was also namebrand. Honestly don't remember the dose though. Years ago. Now when Robert came here we corresponded and I took 2mg of klonopin as wanted to try emsam. I tolerated it fine then. Also name brand. At the time was taking generic valium only. Went back to valium 15mg at time. Not because of klonopin. Really I should be on ativan as luvox interacts with both valium and xanax makes them higher in dose. Phillipa
Posted by Laney on October 29, 2011, at 15:11:00
In reply to Re: Klonopin+Fish oil » linkadge, posted by gadchik on October 27, 2011, at 8:15:00
Gadchik,
Can you explain the tailspin when you tried the generic klonopin?
I've always taken generic.
Thanks!
Laney
Posted by Laney on October 29, 2011, at 15:11:56
In reply to Klonopin+Fish oil, posted by gadchik on October 26, 2011, at 9:14:08
Gadchik,
What brand of the fish oil are you taking?
I thought about ordering krill oil.
Thanks!
Laney
Posted by gadchik on October 29, 2011, at 15:18:29
In reply to Re: Klonopin+Fish oil, posted by Laney on October 29, 2011, at 15:11:00
I asked my pharmacist for Teva,this summer when roche had that shortage,and I couldnt get brand.So the pharmacist didnt give me teva,I got activis? Well,after a few days,I felt odd,dizzy,anxious,racing thoughts.I then found my stockpile of brand klonopin,and started on it,and soon felt better.I think if you get used to brand and you take something even a little diff.,if youre sensitive like me,you get off kilter.Looking back,I wish I had just started out on a generic,now I pay too much.I may try teva tho someday.It scared me when roche didnt have klonopin available this past summer.What is the generic that you take?
Posted by gadchik on October 29, 2011, at 15:26:34
In reply to Re: Klonopin+Fish oil, posted by Laney on October 29, 2011, at 15:11:56
I take Naturemade and I try to force myself to eat sardines occasionally, but ick I hate them,they have lots of omegas tho.I think it really helps.Have you ever tried Sam-e? I havent but thought it might be something to try if I get depressed again.Its so expensive,at least the naturemade brand is
Posted by Laney on October 29, 2011, at 15:49:03
In reply to Re: Klonopin+Fish oil, posted by gadchik on October 29, 2011, at 15:26:34
Gadchik,
I am taking the TEVA brand. But I'm sure I've taken every generic they have as I've been on it for like 17-18 years.
Naturemade huh? So not some expensive brand. I'll try it.
Thanks for the info
Laney
Posted by Phillipa on October 29, 2011, at 20:00:31
In reply to Re: Klonopin+Fish oil, posted by Laney on October 29, 2011, at 15:49:03
Laney you are also a long time benzo user. Had your dose also remained the same over the years? I also feel brand is better. Phillipa
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