I see a psychiatrist have GAD generalized anxiety disorder and other anxiety issues along with rare panic attacks I get #90 1mg Klonopin a month but I have RLS and insomnia had sleep test done I’ve tried a bunch of different sleeping meds from doc none worked or made me groggy but a 1mg Xanax works great - I wake up fine bed NOT a mess.
Covers almost on floor from RLS and
Get asleep quick and feel well rested and much easier making my bed don’t want Psychiatrist think I’m a druggie for asking just wanted to see if anyone gets these two combinations of drugs?
Can Klonopin and Xanax be prescribed at same time because of conditions I have?
Question posted by mxrider4life on 16 Feb 2019
Last updated on 30 March 2021
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7 Answers
Trallyn
30 March 2021
That's awesome!! Wildcat is very wise and when someone has walked in your shoes they know where you've been... keep up the good work and stay strong!!
Lahoftx100
30 March 2021
I have been taking both - Klonopin in the daytime and Xanax at night since 2005. I’m still receiving both. However, I have weaned myself off
Lahoftx100
30 March 2021
Weaned myself off of both. After my current RXs have no refills, which I’m pretty sure I only have 1 more for Xanax, I will not get anymore. Like Wildcatvet said, I stopped because I fear those meds will cause Alzheimer’s or Dementia, which are far worse than my acute anxiety! Also like Wildcatvet, after weaned off of all my meds (Cymbalta left to go,almost finished), I have a new prescription for BuSpar.
WildcatVet
30 March 2021
This is an older question but I'd bet now you couldn't find a doctor worth their license who would prescribe two benzodiazepines. In fact, a large number of them won't even prescribe one because of addiction issues and the now known long term side effects.
Hank_53
29 March 2021
I don’t have a answer to that question
susiemelindy
30 March 2021
I know you don't, but I wish you would.
susiemelindy
29 March 2021
Don't you get stomach upset?
MuseMyself
17 Feb 2019
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'tranquilizers' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'tranquilizers' category:
Xanax (alprazolam)
Klonopin (clonazepam)
Note: The benefits of taking this combination of medicines may outweigh any risks associated with therapeutic duplication. This information does not take the place of talking to your doctor. Always check with your health care provider to determine if any adjustments to your medications are needed.
I was taking Klonopin with Ativan, Ativan with Xanax, and diazepam with Klonopin. When, I took a low scheduled dose of one I had a prn for the other. Especially, when- I weaned down or transitioned from one to another.
I personally, would only take one or the other. I didn’t know then what I know now about benzodiazepines physical dependence and withdraw is pure HELL!
Maybe, try buspar or clonidine for another combination that actually helped me personally.
Take care
Muse
MuseMyself
17 Feb 2019
I have restless leg too I didn’t mention- I used to take mirapex a long time ago but it affected my school/work. I was too tired.
Topamax is my miracle med-helped with many things.
I hope that you find what is helpful to you.
Be well
Muse
masso
17 Feb 2019
Please provide your source for the first part of your answer, which is from an interaction check of Drugs.com.
MuseMyself
17 Feb 2019
Yes. It is from this site. Sorry, I didn’t post the link instead.
mxrider4life
18 Feb 2019
I am a HVAC technician (heating, ventilation, and air condition) so Xanax works short term I need something that last thru the day maybe 90 1mg Klonopin 3 daily and 30 1mg Xanax for the RLS and my insomnia once I fall asleep I can get up to use bathroom and fall right back to sleep just can’t get to sleep the 1st time
lumenbrite3
2 Nov 2020
I am an RN and I don't know any doctor who would prescribe two benzos. I have a hard enough time getting my klonopin from my shrink... and I lost two children!!!
masso
16 Feb 2019
I am prescribed both by the same Psychiatrist. However I am not in the US.
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