[trayanne]

I'm a 38 year old female. Donated a kidney to my sister so have only 1 kidney. Medical conditions are: Asthma, Hypothyroidism, Anxiety & Panic Disorder, Acute Sinusitus, current medications I'm taking: Levoxyl, Albuterol Inhaler, Singulair, Xanax 0.5 x 4 per day (for last 3 1/2 yrs). In the past 6-12months I have a racing heartbeat (resting heartbeat is usually 110-115), wake up w/ a racing heartbeat...every time I stand...constant dizziness, headaches, no motivation, agoraphobia along with panic attacks, insomnia and numerous other daily symptoms that have become completely debilitating.
I saw a physchiatrist who wants me on 1500mg of Depakote ER per day and to stop taking the Xanax and take Klonopin .25mg 6 times per day. Is there anyone who is familiar with Klonopin and Depakote ER as I have not taken either yet as I am so afraid to. I am chemically & physically dependant on the Xanax (personal physician gave to me 3 1/2 yrs ago & I didn't know it was addictive) and I'm just so afraid to take more medications but at this point I am not functioning. I have 4 children and a 13 mo old grandaughter and have become bound to my home. Four years ago, I was working & making over 100k a year, travelling, taking care of a home, kids and my sick mother& sister and I can't even walk into Walmart now.

I would deeply appreciate any advise.

Thank you!!

[sexcinful]

I can just say that I have been taking Klonopin since 1995 and it seems to work quite well for insomnia. I have also found out over long term that I do feel addicted to it. It also helps alot with anxiety. Wish you the best of luck.

[jpl788]

Klonopin is addictive along with Xanax, however in my past experiences the effects of Klonopin are tame when you compare it to Xanax, but everyones body works differently. I don't advise anyone to stay on a Xanax Rx.