I am weaning off klonapin 1mg per day, and I went off too quickly, was down to skipping a day, and then .05mg , now three days off, I feel awful, also, I am now feeling the no sleep/nightmares of zoloft( two weeks now@50mg) due to the preg. It is best to come off the klon. But maybe I need a new prescription, two weeks was very fast
I was prescribed zoloft 50mg to help wean off of klonapin 1mg due to pregncy. 3dysoff k& feel bad?
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- 1 Feb 2012 by angiejholmes
- Topics:
- klonopin, zoloft, benzodiazepine withdrawal, insomnia, nightmares, seizure prevention, sleep disorders, periodic limb movement disorder, sleep, night terrors
Added 14 Feb 2012:
it is now two weeks since the question of weather to fill the prescription of klonapin to have for the awful withdrawl, i now have a total of 4wks zoloft in my system, dreams still happen but can now sleep through the night! I did yesterday refill 28 1mg klonapin but only plan to take on extreme stress days,and only over nxt 4 wks. hoping the zoloft continues to strengthen in my system(50mg xdy) hope no symptoms from the new prescription,as i had began to 'mostly'feel well again. It just helps to know Ill have it to help if I need it
Responses (2)
1 Feb 2012
Hey angie,
Two weeks to come off is a bit fast, but you also maybe feeling some of the side effects of the Zoloft. Gonna have to give the Zoloft a little more time, the side effects will subside and the medication will begin to work over the next couple of weeks. Be sure to take the Zoloft in the morning if it is causing insomnia. Be patient and you'll feel better soon.
Laurie
Thank you for your reassurance , I am hoping the zoloft helps, and I know it takes time to get into your body and level out , the nurse did agree that I should dose in the morning to stop the night time symptoms. I'll try to take zofran( for nausea) to sleep also. She didn't change the dose yet from 50mg but I see the doctor in two weeks . Thanks for your reply !
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Thank you for responding, last night was not as violent on the dreams, I really didn't wake up because of them this time. Still only maybe a total of an hour sleep in fifteen to maybe thirty minute increments, but I did nap this morning because it was quiet and dark in the house thanks to rain. I do wish so bad to still fill another dose of klonapin just for relief ( even temporary ) but also, sooo ready to be done and feel better. I will call the ob, and maybe fill a prescription for zofran, it seemed to help sleep, and also as suggested, may start dosing the zoloft in the morning instead of evening. ( also see about going up on the dose, as of now, it's about two weeks into beginning it so maybe the worst side fx are declining) thank you for your reply!
Thanks for the update. You sound positive and thats a real plus. Far to often the negative can take over. I know its no piece of cake. Years ago, I went through a detox, it was Xanax, and it wasn't easy. But I made it. Wasn't always as you yourself know, a walk in the park. Anyhow, angiejholmes, hopefully tonight will be a bit better for you, a little easier. Have a good evening, be well, pledge