The following information is NOT intended to endorse drugs or recommend therapy. While these reviews might be helpful, they are not a substitute for the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgement of healthcare practitioners in patient care.
clonazepam for Anxiety: I have terrible problems with anxiety. Psychiatrists tried me on mood stabilizers which are terrrible and made me sick. My doctor tried Xanax and it made me drowsy and it couldn't touch my anxiety. I finally found a doctor who prescribed me Clonazepam and my anxiety completely disappeared. My doctor realized that the chance of getting addicted to this drug was outweighed by what my anxiety was doing to me. I take as little as I can because I don't want to be addicted to anything but my anxiety would have killed me eventually. I am going to try to quit every so often to see if my condition has changed, I don't plan to stay on this all my life.
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clonazepam for Seizure Prevention: I have used Clonazepam for about a year now. I am more relaxed and can concentrate better, with better sleep patterns. The only side effect I have had has been waking up in the morning feeling "stiff" (as if I slept too soundly). This disappears once I get up and move around. Note: I am a multi-tasker and find it hard to lay down at night and "shut everything OFF". I hope this helps someone.
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clonazepam for Anxiety: Took me almost 20 years to get to the bottom of anxiety, panic, and obsessive unwanted thoughts. Finally in a 3 day uncontrollable stint of anxiety and panic with zero sleep and zero relaxation I went to my doctor, he gave me Klonopin to get it settled down. It was almost like heaven to feel like a normal human being again. I have always been a confident enthusiastic person but this sickness took me to the bottom.
Thank God the medical community finally (after many visits to different doctors with no luck) told me that I have anxiety/panic syndrome. 0.5 milligrams as needed maybe once or twice a week. I would be a broken man without this answer.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder: I have been on 1MG of Klonopin, twice a day, for about six months now to help with panic attacks and anxiety. The drug has worked wonders for me. It seems to work within an hour after taking it. I feel like a whole new person now. There is no feeling of unnecessary anxiety like I felt before. Prior to taking this drug, I would get terrible anxiety for no apparent reason. I was at the point where I was avoiding people and when I did get the courage to go out in a social setting, it was a constant fight to just feel comfortable. Klonopin has literally destroyed those feelings. When I first started taking it, I tested it out by putting myself in various social settings. Not even a remote feeling of anxiety. Thank you Klonopin.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety: Works pretty well on my anxiety, just wished it worked faster. It makes me sleepy if I take a larger does. I only take 0.25 mg right now, very low dose!
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety: As well adapt to the blind-sided panics, this medicine does thoroughly well and makes brief adjustments to trigger an alarm to buzz and slows them down in a hurry.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety: I have been on a variety of medicines that never seemed to help me with anxiety. I have been taking 2mg of Klonopin 3 times a day for almost a year, and they have calmed me down tremendously. I was always anxious about everything, from bills to jobs to family...you name it. This medicine along with journal writing has also helped manage my anger problems too. I've tried to wean myself off of it several times, but I usually end up anxious and frustrated all over again. I just have to accept that Klonopin is now a part of my life for longer than expected. Two thumbs up!
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety: The Pristiq helps, but the Klonopin helps a lot more. It really knocks that anxiety out. Only complaint is that it makes me too sleepy too early, and it's also addictive. Tried to switch to Xanax XR, - big mistake, Xanax Xr only lasts 8 - 12hrs, and by day number 3, I was feeling awful without the Klonopin. Heart pounding, shaking, super anxious - different than my typical panic. So had to go back on to the Klonopin. I'm currently taking 3mg, and wish that I could taper down so I'm not so sleepy in the evening. On a separate note, in many respects, these drugs saved my marriage and my life, so really, I'm okay with it all.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety: I used to be prescribed oxycontin, and became very addicted to pain medicines. I take Klonopin now after detoxing to keep me straight, and take the edge off. This pill keeps me satisfied as far as wanting to use an opiate (pain killers), because I have a very strong mental and physical addiction to opiates.
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clonazepam for Panic Disorder: I have taken 0.5 mg Klonopin a day for about 8 months. It is great! It has helped
tremendously with my anxiety and panic. I also feel that I have developed
no tolerance to it either. Side effects were nonexistent
and I finally got a good nights sleep while on it.
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clonazepam for Seizure Prevention: Clonazapam (1-3 mg daily, mainly at bedtime) benefits me in many ways. Since it was added to my daily medicines 5 years ago, it has helped to completely eliminate my noctural Grand Mal seizures, anxiety and panic disorders, bipolar and ADHD (with an emphasis on the Hyper). I have not developed a tolerance (although I can see how that could happen), have no withdrawal symptoms when I miss doses. It provides subtle yet effective relief with no noticeable side effects. Thanks to Clonazapam I fall sleep without fear of seizures.
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clonazepam for Anxiety: This medicine has saved my life. I suffered from terrible anxiety at times. Changed Doctors and they recognized this and prescribed 0.5mg 2 x a day, 1 in the morning , 1 at night,
Cant remember when I have been so productive. Thanks to my Doctor.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Night Terrors: My night terrors have completely ceased. My anxiety during the day is greatly diminished. I do feel slightly drugged but the trade off is worth it.
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clonazepam for Anxiety: I have used the generic clonazepam for about 6 month now...it's been the most effective anti-anxiety medication I have ever taken. Having had anxiety problems all my life. It's nice to live normally again. It also takes away some pelvic pain I've experienced due to sitting at my job for over 30 years under stress. And it's a great sleep aid. I suffered from insomnia for years. This drug has proven itself to me. If I have to take it for the rest of my life so be it.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder: I am diagnosed with acute anxiety, depression, panic attacks and post traumatic stress disorder. Klonopin is one of the medications I am on. I have noticed that it has helped keep my bad panic attacks down. It has helped to ease my mind and body. I still do get attacks, but not as frequently. This medication has helped me a lot and hopefully my medicines along with therapy I will someday be able to have a normal life. I try to remain hopeful.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety: Works fast and is great for anxiety. Lasts a long time and really just calms me down through times of stress. Don't know what I would do without it.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety: Klonopin has totally reduced my general anxiety, especially in social situations, and when communicating to others. It can be somewhat sedating, and also makes a decent sleep aid, although I've had better ones. So overall it's great though. Better then Ativan in my opinion. I take 1 to 3 mg daily.
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clonazepam for Insomnia: Have been using for over 10 years- as prescribed- and it has given me a life back again! The only Rx medication I take- and it works wonders!
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder: I recommend this to anyone experiencing panic disorders that interferes with your daily activities and your life.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Migraine Prevention: I have been having migraines at least twice a week for over 25 years now. I have been taking Klonopin for the last four months. Although I still get them as often, the length and severity have decreased dramatically. Some are still so severe that I have to stay in bed with no lights and no sound. But I have had 50 to 60% improvement since taking Klonopin. I am able to function normally for the most part and no longer spend half of the week in bed. To date this has been the best and most effective treatment I have had. I would certainly recommend it to anyone suffering frequent, severe migraines.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Migraine Prevention: Since taking Klonopin (past 4 months) for my migraines, which I get at least twice a week, I have had a significant decrease in the either the length of the migraine or the severity of the migraines. Although, I still get them just as often, I am now able to function and get through the pain without having to stay in bed with no lights and no sound most of the time. I still have very severe ones at times but having a 50-60% improvement is very significant for me as I have been suffering with migraines for over 25 years now. I would certainly recommend giving it a try for those having frequent, debilitating migraines.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Insomnia: I was given this medication because of fibromyalgia and insomnia. I was unable to get a deep sleep and as a result my fibromyalgia was very bad. I was not informed of the issues of long term use and have been on it for years. I started with a new doctor and the first thing she did was take me off of this medication down from 1mg to 1/2 for 30 days and then cold turkey. This is way too fast for this medicine. I have had heart palpitations, hallucinations, inability to sleep-at all, lightheaded, high blood pressure, racing pulse, really weird thoughts.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder: I was on Xanax for several years (4-5 mg per day). It helped a lot in the beginning, but the longer I took it the more jittery I became. My doctor finally put me on Klonopin up to 3 mg a day and it has been amazing. I have only been taking 2 mg a day so far, but I'm sure I will probably need 3mg at some point. But I went directly from Xanax to Klonopin and I have never missed the Xanax. I was really afraid I would have a lot of withdrawal problems but I suppose the Klonopin took care of that. Anyway it has been amazing how much better I feel and sleep since changing to the Klonopin. It has changed my life. I'm so thankful my doctor tried it. I really didn't want to take anything but I don't think I have a choice. I need it to function normally.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Insomnia: After years of not sleeping because my mind never stopped. I tried over the counter sleep aids and they always made me wake up feeling like I still needed sleep even taking half doses. Ambien gave me nightmares. My doctor gave this to me and I now sleep well through the night and I wake up rested. My body aches are going away as well.
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clonazepam for Bipolar Disorder: 3 years after being diagnosed with Bipolar 1, I was put on 2 mg of Rivotril to be taken at night following a car accident. When it was prescribed, I was in a poor state of mental health and was suffering from extreme agitation and horrible nightmares. After taking clonazepam for a while, I noticed that not only did it calm agitation, but it helped stabilize my mood. It has made my mood more consistent and improved it dramatically. I consistently feel calm, positive, and mentally stable. I've been prescribed other benzodiazepines in the past, but clonazepam has by far been the most effective. Overall, an excellent medication also considering that it isn't subject to metabolite accumulation.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Bipolar Disorder: When my dosage was increased from 100 mg to 200 mg what a remarkable change. I felt relaxed, less anxiety, with the combination of Seroquel, Cymbalta it was a lot easier dealing with the minor things in life.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder: Long life and half life, no anxiety spikes between doses. Less withdrawal symptoms when discontinuing. Also less sedating even at 2mg's 3 times a day compared to Xanax.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder: I suffered from this Class IV Panic Disorder along with agrophobia since I was 15 for 17 years. I have the type of panic attacks where I get "OUT OF THE BODY" type panic attacks. I would never get in a left hand turn lane, or go anywhere I could not get out of quickly. When I researched online and talked with my doctor 1.5mg to 2mg of Klonopin has worked so well and effectively. Last year I was working for cable company, and had to climb poles 28' up and strap myself in. There is no way in the world, I could have done this without Klonopin! I do not know why these started at age 15, but I do know that I will take Klonopin for the rest of my life. I have NOT had any fear, agrophobia or 1 panic attack at all in 4 years.
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Clonazepam has given me my life back. I feel normal when I take it and not like I am going to have an intense panic attack. This medication has changed my life in a very positive way. Thank you, Clonazepam.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety: I started off 0.5 mg 2x per day. I now take 1mg of Klonopin 3x per day. I no longer have the unsteadiness on my feet and my anxiety has decreased even more (this despite being unemployed, as well as being a burn patient with severe nerve pain). Only caveat is to take EXACTLY as prescribed, otherwise will become dependent or have severe withdrawal if taken more than supposed to.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Periodic Limb Movement Disorder: It helps my stimulus sensitive myoclonus. 10 out of 100,000 persons have this condition. It is caused by a flu virus and when I do not take it I have a jerking of the head. One can get the jerking in the arm, leg, diaphragm. This medicine takes away all the jerking movement. I have a movement disorder since I have been 2 years old and when I take this medicine, I am perfectly normal. At the age of 2 years old I caught a flu virus and had to learn to re-walk and re-talk. I have above average intelligence. I have been on this medicine since 1985. I have no anger fits, or anxiety or other things people take this drug for, just stimulus sensitive myoclonus.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder: I've taken Klonopin since 1994. For me I wouldn't take another. Valium short acting, may lead to additional doses. Xanax was not an option because it is to short acting and therefore has greatest potential for abuse. I have grown up in abuse (physical, sexual, emotional), visited psychiatrist 7 - 11 years, diagnosed with severe ADHD and learning disabilities, unrelenting social phobia, post traumatic - this is not an excuse but an explanation. Major event 30 July 1992 panic attack associated with personality death. Two years later it came down to a choice: life or death. Klonopin made all the difference. I was later diagnosed with a birth defect Dandy-walker malformation. Always anxious.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder: I got my first Panic Attack when I attempted to move away to college. That only lasted 3 months. The symptoms were so bad I was trembling in bed scared to death. I flew home and just left my belongings in my apartment. I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with Panic Disorder and put on Paxil. The Paxil did help me but after being on it for 10 years and 30lbs heavier it stopped working and I was having Panic attacks all day. In and out of emergency rooms and such. My doctor finally put me on Klonopin because I was suicidal. I CAN NOW FUNCTION and I can drive in other peoples cars. I am free to go anywhere. It has saved my life. ONLY TAKE IT AS NEEDED, because of the addictive factor. But I have been on it for 3 years now.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder: Being a nurse I can assure I know about Panic! It started in 2002 as heart palpitations, I thought I was having a Heart Attack! After 4 Years of torture and antidepressants, my doctor finally put me on klonopin. I'm on 3mg a day! It has changed my life, only downfall is if I'm without it for 2 or more days all my symptoms of panic come back! But just glad I got my life back!
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder: Works great for anxiety. I will take 0.5mg if I am feeling a panic attack brewing, for prevention. Full on panic attacks/anxiety I take 2mg and am fine within 20 minutes. Will take 1-2mg before confronting a trigger (i.e long car rides). I take them ONLY when I feel I NEED them.
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clonazepam for Seizure Prevention: I don't think I would be here today if it were not for Klonopin (Clonazepam). Not only for the seizures but for my panic disorder.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder: I've been on Klonopin for about 7 years now and it pretty much blocks any panic attacks, except for a few minor breakthrough panic symptoms now and then. Grogginess seems to be the only side-effect.
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clonazepam for Panic Disorder: I used to have panic attacks EVERY time a police officer would get behind me, even if there was nothing wrong with me or my car. It got to the point that every time it happened my heart would race, I would sweat and I got light headed. And ever since my doctor put me on clonazepam I can drive without felling like they were "coming to get me". I give it a 9.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety: I have been on 1 mg 3 x daily for anxiety for approximately 1 year and 0.5mg 2 x daily for the last 6 years. It was a life saver during times of anxiety and stress during my divorce and recently during my discovery of bipolar illness. It works wonderfully for irritability with other drug reactions. Recently I was taken off the drug by my doctor because of habit forming controversy. Didn't think I was addicted because I took only on an as needed basis and did not follow directions precisely. Although I did experience severe irritation within 3 to 10 days of being off medication, I still feel for many people this medication is a necessity.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety: I have a lot going on in my life and so far with the terrible panic attacks that I'm getting, Klonopin seems to work most times. My Doctor just increased my dose to 1mg so we'll see if that helps a little better.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder: I have been on it for about two months and it truly works for those panic attacks. Really good, and is not as addicting as Xanax! I would recommend for panic and anxiety.
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clonazepam for Anxiety: I have been using this drug 1mg x 3 when required, for 1 year now. It is very helpful when needed. I have had anxiety for more than 20 years. Have tried many medicines that didn't touch it. This also helps me sleep like a baby, when I take it at bed. Yet when taken during the day I am not sleepy from it at all. It's wonderful, and works quickly!
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety: I have taken this medication daily for a few years. Right now I take 1mg daily. It doesn't give me that drugged up feeling, and at the same time seems to help improve my mood. Sometimes I take an extra one when I have severe PMS or increased anxiety - and it works great. It's a subtle calmness that slowly starts when I take it and lasts for a long time. I would suggest this medication to anyone with anxiety or mood disorder.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety: This has helped me with my anxiety. My depression is even better than when I took antidepressant medicines. I take them as prescribed as I do not want any dependency. So if you need a medicine for anxiety or panic this is a good choice.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety: I've been taking 1 mg of Klonopin for a year now and have tried so many others. It works better then anything I've had. I have very bad anxiety which just comes out of no where. Also had a problem with just being in public and now I can. I wouldn't make it without it.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety: It's strong and it works. Slows you down a bit and there is some drowsiness but if you are suffering it's worth the trade off.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Bipolar Disorder: This medication helped me sleep, but eventually it became ineffective as a sleep aid. It also helps me calm down when in severe stress, anxiety, or panic.
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clonazepam for Bipolar Disorder: I'm Bipolar and suffer from panic attacks. I'm really impressed with how well clonazepam works. I take 0.5mg x 4 times daily. I do feel a sense of calm and evenness with this medication which is important with my Bipolar disorder. Highly recommended.
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Klonopin Wafer (clonazepam) for Bipolar Disorder: I use the regular Klonopin tablets 3x a day, but the wafers work great when I have a panic attack or I'm having a particularly hard time falling off to sleep.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder: I have had severe panic attacks since high school. I can not be in or on anything that moves. I have been on 4mg Klonopin a day for almost a year and I still have 2-3 panic attacks a day plus it has made me extremely irritable, agitated, angry, aggressive and depressed. I have been on every benzodiazepine, tricyclic, SNRI's and most SSRI's, always in combination 2 or 3 at the same time. Some worked for a short time, some not at all. The best combination was Xanax, Zoloft and Imipramine for five years then it quit working. I've even tried cognitive behavioral therapy with no luck. The only thing I've not tried is Paxil and Prozac. I have a doctor's appointment next month to discuss other medicines. Maybe I need a new doctor.
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clonazepam for Anxiety: I only started taking this medication a few weeks ago and have already noticed a significant, positive change. I've been on 150 mg of Effexor-XR for going on two years and while the Effexor helped with my overall temperament, I was still getting panic attacks and suffering from phobias (driving on freeways, lightening, etc.) as well as experiencing irritability and high anxiety around the time of my menstrual cycle (PMS). The Clonazepam takes away the rough edges. I'm now able to drive on the freeway and am even-keeled even in the most stressful situations. Most importantly, I'm more relaxed and able to be a better, more fun mom to my pre-schooler as a result of not being so anxious, worried and over-protective. Great medicine!
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder: I've tried, quite literally, every medication there is for panic disorder and Klonopin is the only one that works for me. After being confined to just two rooms in my house for a year (yes... I was scared to go into the other rooms), I'm now able to go outside and even drive up to twenty miles from my house without a "support person" (three years later). My first panic attack was while driving and I totaled a car, so this has been a MAJOR improvement for me. I am prescribed 2mgs three times daily but only take 500mcgs as needed, unless I'm having a rush of panic attacks and need to take it preemptively for a few days, because I don't want to develop a low level tolerance. It's given me my life back.
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clonazepam for Panic Disorder: I am a 41 year old female. I started getting a lot of panic attacks back in March 07, to the point I was in ER. They ran tests and found out it was panic/anxiety disorder. So I started taking clonazepam 0.5 at first 2-3 times daily and slowly worked up to 2 mg 3 times a day. Then it was finally working correctly on me. I have been on 2 mg 3 times a day for a year and 2 years total on it and it does work but warning - if you are relaxing in a chair watching TV, etc., you will fall asleep for a couple hours if you're not careful. At times, it makes me a bit sleepy but that could be the anemia I have too.
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clonazepam for Anxiety: I have been taking clonazepam for ten years. I have Menieres and TN. This is a wonderful medication that has saved the quality of my life. Thanks for good doctors.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety: I've been on 1mg / day of Klonopin for over 2 years now, for social anxiety disorder. It saved my life, which was spinning out of control. Panic attacks that would come out of nowhere. Embarrassing social situations, awful feelings of dread. It's settled me back down ad allowed me to be myself again, more or less. I hate the fact that I am dependent on a drug to be "normal". It's a secret I keep from everyone in my life. I know I'm dependent on it now because I went 3 days without it once, and on the 3rd day, I was Mr. Anxiety again, but worse. Trembling hands, motor skills out of whack, disorientation.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder: It has helped me with the panic attacks. I fight with feelings of guilt because I want them to go away without taking drugs, and feel like I am a weak person.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety: I started Klonopin 3 weeks ago. I take 0.5 mg 2 x day. I feel much better on Klonopin. The only side effect I've noticed is slight unsteadiness on feet.
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clonazepam for Panic Disorder: I was 1st diagnosed with panic attacks 18 years ago and they were debilitating. I went to see the doctor and while I was there I had 2 attacks back to back. My doctor prescribed Klonopin 1mg 3 X day. The attacks stopped almost immediately. I titrated off them after approximately 4 years without any side effects. Then 10 years later they came back threefold when our son got into some serious legal problems at 14 years old, my Ex walked out on both of us and left me to deal with the legal battles and bills. I've now been taking them for 9 years with 60mg of Cymbalta just to function. It's truly a miracle drug. It helps me cope and attend interviews without falling apart.
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clonazepam for Restless Legs Syndrome: I FOUND THIS MEDICATION TO BE VERY EFFECTIVE. WORKED VERY WELL, AND I SLEPT LIKE A BABY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN YEARS.
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clonazepam for Panic Disorder: It is very good to calm and stop anxiety attacks, however it is addictive and getting off it on average takes over 6 months.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Insomnia: I find that this medication works on insomnia when other drugs don't except for a true heavy duty narcotic sleeping pill. It also helps as a very mild tranquilizer for 24 hours so it is spread throughout the day to calm anxiety attacks or the fight or flight affect. It is good even if you have bouts of depression because without sleep your depression worsens. So I give this medicine a 10. I have been using it now for 3 years with no side effect. I am also on an antidepressant as well. But getting more than 3 hours of sleep a night is wonderful especially without flashbacks.
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clonazepam for Insomnia: I have taken several of the prescription sleep aids and none have helped as this one has. I have taken it for an extended period and the effects have not faded as they did with other sleep aids and have not left me groggy or given me strange dreams or nightmares.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety: I have been on Klonopin for a few years now for anxiety/panic attack issues. Dosage = 1 mg 3 x day and as needed. It has been extremely effective without side effects like making me feel really tired. In fact, I don't really seem to notice any side effects.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety: Given the length of time (10 years) I've been on the medication, my doctors don't want to take me off it because of the addictive issues. It still works extremely well if I take it in time (when I feel that an anxiety attack is getting ready to start). After the onset of the attack, the medication no longer works.
Even though I developed additional anxiety issues, my doctors don't want to use it for that because it will only be feeding my addiction and not the condition.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Bipolar Disorder: This medicine made me worse. I became aggressive and violent. The only time I have ever seriously thought I was going to really hurt someone was while I was on this medicine. I unfortunately wasn't able to stay on this long enough to see whether this would have gotten better.
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clonazepam for Anxiety: I have suffered from anxiety for 20 years on and off, and mostly when I drive or when I'm a passenger. I have always been afraid of medicine even Tylenol. I finally broke down and saw a Doctor and she put me on Paxil. For a week I could not sleep for more than an hour at a time and I could not eat and had dry mouth. I had to force bananas and apples down with water and was getting sick from not sleeping and eating and my anxiety was non stop.
I stopped taking the medicine and went to the hospital; and he gave me a shot of Clonazepam and I went home and felt great and ate great that night, and slept great.
My Doctor prescribed it for me at 0.5 mg twice a day or whenever needed. I take 1/2 a pill a day and my life is great. No anxiety, no side effects.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Burning Mouth Syndrome: My mouth burned so bad until I took Klonopin. Now, it's as cool as a winter breeze. It works great like gravy.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety: I've been on it for 2 years and YES it is a great drug to help with anxiety. Without it my life wouldn't be the same at all. It is very hard to come off of. But you have to make a choice to live with the pain of anxiety or be addicted to something that fixes the problem. Neither one is great but I don't like pain.
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When I first started taking them for severe anxiety I thought it was sugar pills. I then learned to use them before my attack hit and it prevented the anxiety from coming as strongly but it makes me drowsy and makes it difficult to go to school. I want the anxiety to stop but not at the price of my education.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety: I have been on Klonopin for a few years now, and it really does work great for anxiety, but there are some long term issues I don't think people realize. Being that it is a benzodiazepine, it is very difficult to come off. You must be weaned off slowly. I was on 10mg a day. To treat for severe anxiety, definitely does that.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Restless Legs Syndrome: I started out taking 0.5 mg of Klonopin at bedtime. Within 30 minutes or so, my restless leg syndrome symptoms would worsen immensely and my legs would keep me up all night (until 8am on several occasions). We tried increasing the dose to 1 mg then 1.5 mg and this lessened the RLS symptoms but came with some pretty heavy side effects. I lost much of my balance and became clumsy and slightly confused.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Bipolar Disorder: This is a great medicine. Unlike the other anti-anxiety medicines, this one works and you don't need to take it all the time. Try this one first.
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clonazepam for Bipolar Disorder: This is a great medicine to keep the anxiety leveled out for a long time period. Much better than any other benzodiazepine.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) : I have been on all anti-anxiety medicines (lexapro, paxil, effexor). Personally, when I take an anti-anxiety medicine that is also used for depression, I do not respond well at all. Even with dose adjustments nothing worked well. I was prescribed Klonopin five years ago. It last longer than Xanax and in my opinion is more effective for me. I started on 0.5mg 2 xs a day. Now I'm at 1 mg 2 x a day. That's not very much. I'm 200 lbs.
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clonazepam for Anxiety: While I was in the hospital I met the doctor I have now and he gave me clonazepam. It took a little while to get my medicines straightened but now I am a happy wife, mom and grandma. My family loves the change.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety: I definitely noticed a difference since I stopped taking klonopin about two weeks ago now. I wanted to see if I could deal with life without being medicated. On the plus side it also took my migraines away and didn't make me edgy like other medicines I've been on. I took it with Wellbutrin. It took care of my depression and anxiety perfectly.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety: Recently I was prescribed klonopin 1mg, not only for anxiety but to help alleviate my muscle cramps, which I think is caused by the Seroquel I take for mood stabilization and sleep. Klonopin works great. No more tremors, cramps or anxiety. It is very effective. It works better than any related drug.
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clonazepam for Anxiety: I have used Clonazepam for over 10 years. Dosage: Three 0.5mg daily. It has helped quieten the General Anxiety Disorder most of the time. For Panic Attack Disorder, my episodes are intense that I need to use a sublingual Ativan as that works faster for me. I don't think I'd be on this planet were it not for these medicines.
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Klonopin Wafer (clonazepam) for Bipolar Disorder: This has been the best medicine I have ever got for my problems. Every other doctor just ignored my feelings until finally I found the right doctor who listened and put me on klonopin. That was the best day of my life. It was like I had found me again. Thanks Klonopin, you're my life saver.
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clonazepam for Panic Disorder: I was always in E.R not knowing what was wrong with me until my last visit when they gave me Ativan. Once I took this drug I began to feel calm and finally discovered the problem. I was suffering from anxiety/panic attack for 5 months before I found out the truth. I went to my doctor and told him what happened and he recommended Klonopin so I agreed it has been over 4 months now and no more E.R visits. This drug is very effective and helps in times of need like when you start to feel an attack come on. I take one and in less than 20 minutes the symptoms are gone and I feel calm. Only thing about it though is that it can make you sleepy.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder: I like this medication because it seems to last longer than others and without it I couldn't make it through the day.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety: I've been taking Klonopin for about 3 months now. Although it does alleviate my anxiety levels, I find that I sometimes get agitated very easily and become short tempered.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety: This medicine works wonders for daily anxiety and is better than using Xanax all day because it lasts much longer. I take Xanax when there is extra anxiety and the two work together perfectly.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) : I tried this for my RSD/CRPS and it helped lower my baseline pain from a 7 to a 4 within 48 hours. I stopped taking it after 2 months to test it and the pain increased again within 3 days. It worked great for me, but no two RSD cases are alike. Good luck all in finding relief sooner rather than later.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety: Mood is calm after taking 1mg in the afternoon. If I have an outright panic attack I take ativan and 25mg of seroquel at night to help sleep.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Bipolar Disorder: Klonopin has been great for both the anxiety and agitation associated with my Bi-Polar symptoms even on the lowest 0.5mg dose.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Bipolar Disorder: I have been taking this for years and it really keeps me from having anxiety attacks and helps the bipolar somewhat.
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clonazepam for Panic Disorder: When I was 15 I started getting anxious all the time it got to the point where I was getting 2-3 panic attacks a day. So I went to the doctor he tried everything with no success. Finally we decided to try Klonopin (Clonazepam). I started on 0.5mg three times a day for a week then he increased to 3mg/day.
It completely took away my anxiety and panic attacks with no side effects and if I take 2mg at night it helps me sleep. I've been on it for 2 years with no increase in dose and no loss in efficacy. I highly recommend it when everything else fails to work.
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This drug is strong. I find myself not even thinking about my anxiety. I have been dealing with anxiety/panic attacks for 20 years since I was 14. It feels good to have some relief.
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clonazepam for Anxiety: I have taken this drug for 22 years. I take 1 mg tablet 3 times a day. It has helped me greatly. I am taking it for anxiety and have had no problems with it.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety: Good medication when used at the right dosage. Stronger than Xanax dose for dose, but has to be discussed with the doctor.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Night Terrors: I have found this to be the only drug that helps me sleep through the night without an episode. It's been a year since my last doctors visit and I can count on one hand the number of night terrors I have had. Only thing is that it doesn't make me as sleepy as it did but I've been on it for about 2 years so it's probably time to increase my dose. Night Terrors are fairly uncommon and hard to treat, but I highly recommend Klonopin.
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clonazepam for Anxiety: I have bipolar disorder and OCD. I have been taking this drug for about 20 years. It changed my life. My anxiety level was so high I was not able to go anywhere. For me, it is a miracle drug.
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clonazepam for Anxiety: By far the most effective medication I have tried (out of at least a dozen) for treating my severe social anxiety and panic attacts. Virtually all symptoms were relieved.
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clonazepam for Seizure Prevention: Klonopin was originally prescribed for anxiety 4 years ago with Zoloft. I've been on them ever since; Now I take it to control Epilepsy along with another drug, Tegretol. It work wonders.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Periodic Limb Movement Disorder: I started on this medication for PLMD about 1 month ago. I am now able to sleep almost through the night, which for me is highly unusual. In that respect it is great. I am, however, having some trouble feeling groggy during the day, with unclear thinking and some unsteady gait. I typically wear heels daily with my work, but have had to go to flats. The adjustment to the medication has been difficult; I feel sort of "hung over" during the day, even though I take only the one dose in the early evening to calm my legs to allow me to progress into a deep, restorative sleep. I am going to continue because even though it isn't perfect, I could not go on without being able to have any Stage 3 or Stage 4 sleep due to PLMD.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder: I've been suffering from depression for years. The last part of the 90's was okay, but starting in 2000 things went downhill fast. Two close friends moved overseas, the company I worked for layed off after 19 years. In January my father passed away, another friend was murdered by a stalker and to top it all off I had to my cat of 21 years down. I found myself not wanting to go outside, getting panicky, etc. My doctor tried a host of medicines but the only thing that worked was klonopin and Adderall. Thank God for these medicines.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Anxiety: I have had moderate anxiety with agoraphobia for about 5 years. The peak of it came about just before my first day at work, My doctor placed me on 0.5mg/day when required. I took the pill 2 days prior to work and thank goodness, I was able to focus and speak my mind. Downside is the drowsiness side effect.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Restless Legs Syndrome: Complete elimination of symptoms which were severe. I preferred not taking a benzodiazepines and tried numerous other medications that were either ineffective or effective for a brief period of time. I am back on the Klonopin (1 mg at supper time) and am symptom free.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Restless Legs Syndrome: Klonopin is as effective as turning off a switch. I had no tolerance problems during 17 years of taking this drug, and no unpleasant side effects.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Bipolar Disorder: Klonopin works. I can go from anger to a puppy within fifteen minutes or less. Sometimes when I anticipate a major issue I take one to prepare myself and I'm fit to go nice and smooth. No anxiety, no anger, just calm, cool and collected. It's an excellent anxiety medication.
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clonazepam for Panic Disorder: I use clonezapam 0.5mg 3 to 4 times daily. It helps with both panic and anxiety. I can still feel the panic coming on but it helps combat it with deep breathing techniques. I do feel dependent on it though but it is better than having the anxiety and panic. I would recommend it. It seems to stay in my system longer than the xanax. But like them equally.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder: I have been prescribed many nerve medications but now that I am on Klonopin I feel like a brand new person. I actually feel like getting out and being more social with people.
A big thanks to the people who made the little nerve pill called klonopin. You have made my life so much more worth living. I actually want to be around my family and friends now.
Thank you very much for making my life so much easier.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Migraine Prevention: No side effects, that I can tell. I have been taking it for years at bedtime so if I don't take it I don't sleep.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder: I have been on klonopin for ten years. My doctor took me off for awhile and I was a mess, panic attacks depression and almost suicide, finally he put me back on it and I feel 100% better. Klonopin has saved my life. I need it for my severe panic attacks and my depression.
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clonazepam for Panic Disorder: It has been a blessing. I tried several other medicines and they make me
sad, uneasy and very sleepy. I only take this when needed. At first it was daily and now maybe one a month. It has been great.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Bipolar Disorder: This med has been great. I have suffered Bipolar Disorder and panic attacks for years. It has helped me tremendously. You may need to adjust the amount so you don't become tired during the day but once you find the optimal dose I feel it's a worthwhile medication.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder: I had suffered with severe panic, and anxiety disorder for years. After trying every medication out there, including effexor, I felt that there was no hope. I finally found a Dr. that actually listened to my symptoms and he put me on klonopin. I can now function properly through out my day. I never thought that I would feel the way I did before my disorder started. I so thankful that there is hope, and that I don't have to suffer through the days any longer.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder: I have been taking this medication for a long time now. before i was put on Klonopin I always took panic attacks and felt nervous all the time. I stayed depressed and also had thoughts of Suside. My doc had put me on everthing u could imagine. I was on Paxil CR, Lexapro, Vistiral and Sequirrel. They never helped me at all. So I decided to change from my Retarded Foreign Doc and got a new Doc I told him my problems and he said he was going to start me on Klonopin. Since then i my life is great!
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clonazepam for Migraine Prevention: I have attacks that make me incapacitated within 15 minutes. Since I have been on this medicine I can actually function without the fear of being knocked off my feet. The fatigue is just something I learn to balance out with rest/sleep. It sure beats the alternative.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder: i find klonopin very usefull.it helps me feel less anxious then any med ive ever been on.i recommend it highly.only one thing of it bothers me and its the drowsiness.
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clonazepam for Panic Disorder: Klonopin (Clonazepam) is incredible! It saved my life after I took Xanax (Alprazolam)! It was too short-acting. I take 4 - 1mg tablets a day for my Chronic MAJOR Panic Disorder. I also take 1 30mg Restoril (Temazepam) Capsule at bedtime. All of the benzodiazepines work well, but Clonazepam is the safest, most effective, and a real lifesaver! Antidepressants and Herbals did nothing. Clonazepam is "Oldschool", so it's tried and true! IT WORKS! Better than any other anti-anxiety drug! AMAZING!
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder: I have had anxiety for about 4 years now. It started after
I graduated high school and has worsened since I had my son. I have tried Prosac, Lexapro and Cymbalta. I have also tried Xanax for my bad panic attacks. Recently I tried Depakote because my doctor said I had signs of bipolar disorder. After all that nothing seemed to help except the Klonopin. I am taking it now by itself and I don't feel that HORRIBLE anxious feeling anymore. Highly Recommended !
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Seizure Prevention: I had a problem with biting my tonuge while asleep. Dr. said it was some type of seizure. I've been taking Klonopin for 15yrs and only had to increase the dosage from 0.5mg to 1.5mg over this period. I take it at night and have no side effects that I can tell. Hope it keeps working as it does now.
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clonazepam for Bipolar Disorder: With this I would not be able to drive a car, or sleep at night. It works great when I am having a panic attack also, I just pop it in my mouth. within mins I feeling better.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder: I suffered with generalized anxiety since high school, then later as I got older it turned into panic attacks. I was so tired of having to deal with even the thought of having a panic attack. The day my Dr. put me on Klonopin(clonazepam) my panic attacks stopped. So greatful!
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clonazepam for Restless Legs Syndrome: Works great for everything including sleep, anxiety, and RLS. I use it for all three and have never had a problem. The addiction aspect really only goes so far because some people actually require a certain amount of medication daily... But of course never over do it.
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clonazepam for Panic Disorder: This medication changed my life. My panic attacks were so out of control I was barely able to leave the house. Within 2 days, a moderate does of this changed me into a new person. That was 15 years ago. My dosage has never changed.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder: Works great to stop anxiety and panic attacks. I take the low dose 0.5 mg pill only when needed. However, after using it occasionally for 2 years, I feel I am a little emotionally dependent on it. If I'm out of these pills, I feel nervous. I would recommend using this pill only when in panic or anxiety and also learning other coping strategies, such as regular exercise, meditation, self-talk, yoga, crafts & artwork or something fun & productive, or a relaxing bubble bath!!!
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder: Klonopin has saved my life, I can now freely speak my mind and advance in the work place as well as participate at social functions.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Restless Legs Syndrome: I have been taking this drug for years for restless leg syndrome and it is fabulous. I could not sit through a movie at a theatre without having to get up and stand at the door or at against a wall within the first quarter of the show. My legs also kept me up at night. I was taking a full mg at night and one another in the day but the dr cut me down to 1/2 in the day and 1/2 in the evening-not as effective but apparently this can be a very addictive
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clonazepam for Panic Disorder: i have been on this medication for over 8 years for seizure control and it helps with my panics attacks and phobias I take the lowest dosage I can with out any side effects . Though it does help me sleep at night .
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder: Thank goodness for this medication. I could probably not live a normal life without it. I have so many fewer panic attacks while on it. I have tried almost everything. This is the only one that works for me. It also helped my father. He was on it until the day he died.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Seizure Prevention: It helps control break thru seizures and the anxiety I get with mine. However; it makes you feel feel very dopey and tired.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Bipolar Disorder: It really helps me control my mood. I normally take one to two every day depending on what is happening. For example, I completely blew up at my girlfriend the other day over something completely stupid, took one of these, and my anger was gone. It really helps.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder: Been taking Klonopin for 15 years to combat anxiety. Do not take everyday, only when needed. It is a God-send and allows me to focus on the task at hand. Highly recommend to anyone experiencing high anxiety for long periods. It will definitely take the edge off.
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Klonopin (clonazepam) for Panic Disorder: Works very well for my chronic panic disorder. Better than Xanax as it provides a lower dose but consistent treatment. I'd highly recommend it.
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