Clonazepam Questions (Page 9)

What is difference between Mirtazapine and Clonazepam?

I've been prescribed for sleep. I tried one for awhile and then the other. Right now, I believe the Mirtazapine helps me sleep better. Can you help me with the difference on these two. Thank you

I have taken Xanax for all over body itch. Can Klonopin give me the same relief? I am diabetic?

I have fibromyalgia, hypothyroidism, and type 2 diabetes. I have an all over body itch that is driving me insane, and making my life unbearable. I've been looking for relief of this itch for 13 years. So far only Xanax has given me relief. Does anyone know if I can get the same relief from... read more

Clonazepam by Teva vs. Accord?

I have generalized dystonia, there is no cure for this disease, only medications that may make it more tolerable. Clonazepam, which I used to get ,made by Teva. Accord has acquired this company , their drugs are made in China. About 2 months ago I noticed it was no longer working,I looked at the... read more

Few drinks after having clonazepam (Klonopin)?

Been invited to a small party tomorrow as my mates plus one, don't know anyone else there but trying to make an effort to go out more and feel like it'll be one of the occasions where I take a pill (0.5mg) of clonazepam, if I have this around let's say midday, would I still be able to have a few... read more

Benzodiazepine Withdrawal - Over the past 2 years I have successfully tapered off 3 medications.

200mg sertraline, 400 mg Lamictal, and 60 mg of Latuda with very few problems. Four weeks ago I started a taper off clonazepam. I have been on the drug for 10 years daily. 9 years at 1mg daily then increased to 2 during a particularly tough period. My first decrease was by 0.5 mg as instructed by... read more

Does clonazepam cause Alzheimer's?

I was prescribed clonazepam by my psychiatrist (I was sent to her as my primary care doctor wasn't comfortable with prescribing some of the medications I was taking). I broke my back and had three surgeries to try and help the pain (didn't help much). My primary care doctor prescribed 60mg of... read more

I accidentally took double my clonazepam dose of .1 mg?

Do I need to go to the er?

Bipolar, medication, libido and recreational drugs?

I am bipolar type 2 and don't like being highly medicated. I'd rather just take something for anxiety if I could get away with it. My question is what recreational drugs are blocked by bipolar medications such as Abilify (antipsychotic), lamotrigine (anticonvulsant) and clonazepam (antianxiety)?... read more

Heart rate problems while taking clonazepam?

Has anyone had a problem with low heart rate while taking this drug? I only take it at night but heart rate drops to less than 50 and cardiologist is concerned but doesnt think it is the med.

How to reduce clonazepam dosage?

I’d like to reduce clonazepam. I’ve been taking it 0.25mg 2x/day for about 3 1/2 months while also taking Mirtazapine at night (up to 30 mg for 12 days. If I’m outside working off my Cortisol, I find my anxiety lessen. Would it be OK to take the clonazepam, as needed, or do I need to titrate? Today ... read more

Klonopin - Long-term clonazepam dependence - protracted withdrawal

I have been on clonazepam for more that 3 decades at the same dose (1.50mg). I have experienced increasing anxiety (GAD) over the years, especially in the past 4-6 yrs. By accident, during a particularly tough time, I took 2.0 clonazepam, and felt a respite from severe anxiety and its accompanying... read more

Gabapentin vs buspirone for anxiety?

I was prescribed buspirone for chronic anxiety and panic Attacks . I was taking clonazepam and it Works well but most doctors don’t want people on it long term . So buspirone was prescribed. At first I was dizzy abs felt foggy and disconnected. After a few weeks it mostly went away but I can’t seem ... read more

Has anyone increased their normal dose of Buspirone on a really bad day?

My doctor told me to just stick to my usual dosage and manage excess anxiety symptoms with more clonazepam on bad days. But I was wondering if anyone just takes an extra 5 mg or so on a day when symptoms were especially bad. Does it work fast enough to make a difference? Thanks.

Is it fine to masturbate if on medication of clonazepam and escitalopram along with propranolol?

Does naloxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) block the effects of benzodiazepines?

I’m currently taking buprenorphine/naloxone 8mg/2mg for chronic back pain prescribed by my pain management doctor. I am also taking Zoloft 50mg for anxiety and clonazepam for panic attacks also prescribed by pain management doctor. My new doctor told me that the naloxone will block any benefits of t... read more