I am on Lexapro and was given Klonopin to help with panic attacks until the Lexapro gets in my system however I become even more jittery after I take the Klonopin
Can Klonopin cause more anxiety? I’ve taken 0.5 mg once a day for a little over a week.
Question posted by Cnash06 on 11 Oct 2021
Last updated on 11 October 2021
Added 11 Oct 2021:
Sorry for the typo I’ve been taken the klonopin.5 mg a little over a week however every time I take it within a few hours I become very jittery and anxious the past two days.
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3 Answers
Rhonda fretz
11 Oct 2021
In my opinion yes I have found it does and the dose im on no longer helps
I'm seeking more natural approaches
I wish you wellness
Cnash06
11 Oct 2021
Thank you and I hope you get well soon as well.
Cnash06
11 Oct 2021
Have you found anything to help. This is terrible. Have you had any experience with Lexapro?
WildcatVet
11 Oct 2021
Hi, Cnash!
In some cases Klonopin may temporarily cause anxiety and nervousness, but as blue-sky said it is also a common side effect of Lexapro.
If it's severe you might talk to your doctor for advice. Perhaps a switch to a different benzodiazepine might relieve the jitters.
Cnash06
11 Oct 2021
I have been on both medications for 13 days now, why would this begin to happen now? I am trying to determine if it’s me adjusting to the Lexapro or the klonopin. Please help. I don’t want to give up on the Lexapro but I need some encouragement that this will pass.
blue-sky
11 Oct 2021
I don't think it should have that effect on you although I had troubles with the generics and had to go to brand name Klonopin.
I felt that the generics I were on, were causing me the jitters.
That being said, you mention you are waiting for the Lexapro to get in your system. Isn't that a side effect of Lexapro? People say they feel worse when starting those until it gets in your system.
I hope you feel better soon.
Cnash06
11 Oct 2021
Thank you for answering, I have been on both medications for 13 days now, why would this begin to happen now? I am trying to determine if it’s me adjusting to the Lexapro or the klonopin. Please help. I don’t want to give up on the Lexapro but I need some encouragement that this will pass. This is giving me more panic attacks.
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