Klonopin (clonazepam) [Benzo]
Description:
Klonopin is a commonly-prescribed benzodiazepine derivative, used as a muscle relaxant and anticonvulsant. Many SAD sufferers find that it benefits them, especially when they need a quick and strong-acting result. Klonopin is often used in conjunction with SSRIs or SNRIs in order to reduce the side effects of those medications and to strengthen how well they work initially. Recent research describes it as very effective in the treatment of social anxiety.
Klonopin is normally prescribed for short-term use since most people will build up a tolerance if it is used for more than a few weeks at a time, but there are individuals that do take it over longer periods of time. Withdrawal symptoms have been reported with extended use. Klonopin has a longer half-life than Xanax, and can be more difficult to discontinue. The side effects sometimes experienced with Klonopin include memory loss, drowsiness and impaired motor function.
More Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clonazepam
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Klonopin is normally prescribed for short-term use since most people will build up a tolerance if it is used for more than a few weeks at a time, but there are individuals that do take it over longer periods of time. Withdrawal symptoms have been reported with extended use. Klonopin has a longer half-life than Xanax, and can be more difficult to discontinue. The side effects sometimes experienced with Klonopin include memory loss, drowsiness and impaired motor function.
More Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clonazepam
Askapatient.com Ratings:
http://www.askapatient.com/viewrating.asp?drug=17533
RevolutionHealth.com Ratings:
http://www.revolutionhealth.com/drugs-treatments/rating/klonopin
klonopin(clonazepam)
Shared by MavenMI6Agent009 on Oct 29th, 2008
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medication like (clonazepam) Klonopinkeeps me sane and alive to clear my head but for my social anxiety i just feel drowsy and tired.
medication like (clonazepam) Klonopinkeeps me sane and alive to clear my head but for my social anxiety i just feel drowsy and tired.
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Shared by chevelle70ss on Nov 30th, 2008
11 out of 21 people found this treatment experience helpful:
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I have been on Klonopin 8mg. a day for the past five years. I found that when I first started taking it it helped somewhat but was still not able to talk to people or go out in a crowd nor make phone calls. I have to say I'm still on it & I have taken as many as 5 2mg. pills it still has no afect on me. For some reason my Pc will not change them so I find that Klonopin is great for some but for me my anxiety is still in the high zone. They don't even make me tired. Maybe I have been on them to long.
I have been on Klonopin 8mg. a day for the past five years. I found that when I first started taking it it helped somewhat but was still not able to talk to people or go out in a crowd nor make phone calls. I have to say I'm still on it & I have taken as many as 5 2mg. pills it still has no afect on me. For some reason my Pc will not change them so I find that Klonopin is great for some but for me my anxiety is still in the high zone. They don't even make me tired. Maybe I have been on them to long.
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Better than anything else I've tried.
Shared by Sasha on Nov 3rd, 2008
9 out of 18 people found this treatment experience helpful:
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I've been on plenty of pills and I can honestly say that this is the only one that's shown any effect at all. I have to take more than was prescribed for it to do anything, but it still works a little bit. I would recommend it. You might have to experiment with the dosage before it can begin working, but it's worth it.
I've been on plenty of pills and I can honestly say that this is the only one that's shown any effect at all. I have to take more than was prescribed for it to do anything, but it still works a little bit. I would recommend it. You might have to experiment with the dosage before it can begin working, but it's worth it.
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Shared by ScaredofBeez on Dec 8th, 2008
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The .5's they first gave me had almost no effect but I could tell a difference with the 1mg. It doesn't do much for my SA just slows my heart rate down and makes me feel like some sort of paranoid zombie.
The .5's they first gave me had almost no effect but I could tell a difference with the 1mg. It doesn't do much for my SA just slows my heart rate down and makes me feel like some sort of paranoid zombie.
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hi everyone
..i was diagnosed with ptsd ,and agoraphobia panic disporder at age 12...started on xanax and was on 8mg per day by age 17.I am currently on paxil 60mg per day and klonopin 1mg 4xdaily..i am at max paxil dose..I am going to ask my doctor for 2 mg klonopin at my next visit as i am still having social anxiety..and occasional panic attacks.Has anyone ever been on this dose? I have read max daily dose is 20mg..so,will 8 mg be asking to much with my history.I am now 27..My anxiety affects not only me but my 2 yr old daughter..who doesnt understand why she cant go to the park..or have a party at chucky cheese.Please share experiences..I feel like a prisner in my own home.my doc refuses to write xanax.
hi everyone
..i was diagnosed with ptsd ,and agoraphobia panic disporder at age 12...started on xanax and was on 8mg per day by age 17.I am currently on paxil 60mg per day and klonopin 1mg 4xdaily..i am at max paxil dose..I am going to ask my doctor for 2 mg klonopin at my next visit as i am still having social anxiety..and occasional panic attacks.Has anyone ever been on this dose? I have read max daily dose is 20mg..so,will 8 mg be asking to much with my history.I am now 27..My anxiety affects not only me but my 2 yr old daughter..who doesnt understand why she cant go to the park..or have a party at chucky cheese.Please share experiences..I feel like a prisner in my own home.my doc refuses to write xanax.
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Works well but I recommend PRN dosing
Shared by Bob Slydell on Jan 13th, 2009
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I have been on Klonopin for 2 years now and I am at 4mg/day.
I take it everyday and it has stopped working so I am slowly weening off it. The first few months your on it, it feels like your anxiety is gone and you can do anything. My anxiety was at normal levels for a person without an anxiety disorder.
Because it has stopped working, I may eventually go back on it but only on a PRN basis because it works very well when you dont have a tolerance to it.
I have been on Klonopin for 2 years now and I am at 4mg/day.
I take it everyday and it has stopped working so I am slowly weening off it. The first few months your on it, it feels like your anxiety is gone and you can do anything. My anxiety was at normal levels for a person without an anxiety disorder.
Because it has stopped working, I may eventually go back on it but only on a PRN basis because it works very well when you dont have a tolerance to it.
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