[nappaleather]

I've been taking 6 milligrams a day for a little over 5 years but now it doesn't seem to help my anxiety very much. Should I ask my doctor to increase the dosage, switch me over to a differnt anti-anxiety medication or should I just stop taking it? I'm under a lot of stress and have been for several months so I need to take something for my anxiety.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you.

[gqblu]

Hi Nappaleather,

So sorry to hear about your anxiety, I know first hand that it can be debilitating.

One thing I suggest is that you do not stop taking the klonopin abruptly. If you really want to quit I would plan it carefully (have a prescribed period of time that you can be completely inactive). Benzodiazepine withdrawal can be difficult and it takes some people several weeks before they feel good enough to do much.

As far as anti-anxiety drugs that are not benzo's there are several. Generally they do not work as quickly as benzos but do get the job done. Lexapro, prozac, buspar, wellbutrin, zoloft to name a few.

I am no expert though so I wouldn't do anything without discussing it with your Dr.

Let me know if you want to talk more.