Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 1063257

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rebound

Posted by joe f on March 26, 2014, at 13:24:30

what would between dose withdrawal with a benzo feel like ..if you took klonopin at 10pm and did not take another til1 11am..would you have withdrawal or would it possible be your anxious condition?..both 1mg

 

Re: rebound » joe f

Posted by phidippus on March 26, 2014, at 14:41:38

In reply to rebound, posted by joe f on March 26, 2014, at 13:24:30

You should not be experiencing withdrawal effects. An increase in anxiety is more likely.

Eric

 

Re: rebound

Posted by joe f on March 26, 2014, at 15:19:35

In reply to Re: rebound » joe f, posted by phidippus on March 26, 2014, at 14:41:38

might go back to Ativan..klonopin is supposed to be stronger...but I'm not sure it is for ne

 

Re: rebound

Posted by Ronnjee on March 26, 2014, at 18:01:26

In reply to Re: rebound, posted by joe f on March 26, 2014, at 15:19:35

I beg to differ, and I have personal experience with it. Withdrawal symptoms, even between doses is absolutely possible, even common. It seems to be a little-known fact, unfortunately. Just Google "klonopin interdose withdrawal"

http://benzo.org.uk/FAQ1.1.htm#5

http://benzowithdrawalsyndrome.wordpress.com/tag/between-doses/

http://www.crazyboards.org/forums/index.php/topic/62523-interdose-withdrawal-on-05-mg-klonopin/

 

Re: rebound

Posted by joe f on March 26, 2014, at 18:17:03

In reply to Re: rebound, posted by Ronnjee on March 26, 2014, at 18:01:26

what were your withdrawal symptoms?

 

Re: rebound

Posted by Ronnjee on March 26, 2014, at 19:05:18

In reply to Re: rebound, posted by joe f on March 26, 2014, at 18:17:03

Extreme agitation, nervousness, etc.. None of the "professionals" informed me of this, apparently being rather ignorant of the facts about withdrawal, especially interdose withdrawal. Like many, I thought I was just experiencing my "self" again. Missing a dose, like the time I was deprived for a long period because my carry-on bag had been checked at the gate with my meds inside, was hell.

My hindsight = your foresight. Good luck! And take care of yourself.

 

Re: rebound

Posted by jono_in_adelaide on March 28, 2014, at 8:06:11

In reply to rebound, posted by joe f on March 26, 2014, at 13:24:30

Clonazepam has a fairly long half life, I very much dobt you'd get rebound on a twice day dosing schedule

 

Re: rebound

Posted by joe f on March 28, 2014, at 20:45:15

In reply to Re: rebound, posted by jono_in_adelaide on March 28, 2014, at 8:06:11

tend to think you are right about klonopin

 

Re: rebound

Posted by rjlockhart37 on March 31, 2014, at 22:45:12

In reply to Re: rebound, posted by joe f on March 26, 2014, at 15:19:35

the ones that have more withdrawl effects are more with xanax, and valium....and other short acting benzos.....espically Halcion...but that's never prescribed much anymore.....it was popular in the late 80's for sleep.....then ambien came along....

there are some herbal supplements that are potent such as Kava and Valerian Root....which have similar benzo effects, and then of course just wine....

those herbal teas are crap....hate them.....stick with herbal sedatives during rebound periods where you can't take klonopin....

r

 

Re: rebound

Posted by SheSaidWhat on April 4, 2014, at 12:24:02

In reply to Re: rebound, posted by rjlockhart37 on March 31, 2014, at 22:45:12

> the ones that have more withdrawl effects are more with > xanax, and valium....and other short acting benzos.

ITA. When my panic was at its worst, I ended up preferring Klonopin over Xaxax. It was much less likely to put me on that roller coaster & mood-swing hell. As the previous poster (and my pdoc mentioned), it has a longer half-life. If you're in a phase where panic is debilitating you, maybe as your Klono wears off, your system returns to that hyper-aware, over-stimulated state and you become acutely aware of the discomfort. Not fun. But normal for the phase you are in.

I have wrestled with PTSD, panic attacks and anxiety for years. There was a time when it was debilitating to the point that I was afraid to even step outside. Too overwhelming. So when I say this next sentence you'll know I am not being flippant, but that I can totally relate to how hard it is to cope with severe anxiety...

In my experience, it has been is really, really helpful to learn and practice techniques to deal with panic. These exercises are not a quick fix. But with dedication, they truly can drastically reduce suffering. Meds ease panic. And I thank the psychmed gods for them. I am not "anti-drugs". But IMO they do not help us to overcome Panic. They are important. Like wearing a crutch or brace, they make it possible for me to stand and limp along when my ankle is fractured. But only the act of doing the Physical Therapy strengthens my muscles to the point that I can run again.

This link explains some coping strategies you can learn and add to your toolbox
http://www.anxietybc.com/sites/default/files/adult_hmpanic.pdf

As always, YMMV. Take what you like and leave the rest. Wishing you well :-)


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