Klonopin Questions (Page 12)

Switching from Celexa to Lexapro?

I have been on celexa 30 mg for about 2 years and klonopin 0.75 mg for about 2 years as well taken at night for insomnia. I take the klonopin for insomnia. I am switching to Lexapro in hope of it allievating the anxiety, depression, and klonopin. My doctor is switching me straight from Celexa to... read more

I'm scared to take my Klonopin?

I was just started on 1 mg of Klonopin because I was having adverse side effects of Ativan. Ativan did the exact opposite of calming me down. It gave me more anxiety, restlessness, depression, etc. The paradoxical effect is what they call it. I'm scared Klonopin will do the same if not worse since... read more

Ativan vs. Klonopin. Which is better for anxiety?

I have been dealing with anxiety for a few years, worse since having my son in 2012. Normally I can deal with it but this time it's bad. I can't work and all I want to do is sit at home (my safe place). I have been on Prozac 60mg once a day since July and Zyprexa 2.5mg once a day since October. I... read more

Xanax and Klonopin for flying?

My doctor gave me 2 mg of Xanax for a flight I had today. It did not work at all, and I was unable to board the flight. It did not relieve any anxiety or panic, and I was crying, no relief at all. I am currently at a hotel by the airport right now, with another flight to attempt tomorrow. It is not... read more

Does anyone else find Klonopin energizing or uplifting? other benzo meds don't have this effect but?

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How to taper down from 2mg of Klonopin to 1mg in one month?

I am 21 years old, 6'1", and 190 lbs and have been taking 1mg of Klonopin twice a day equalling 2mgs daily for about the past 10 months. Today I talked to my doctor about slowly tapering off and instead of perscribing me 1mg twice a day he prescribed .5mg 4 times a day as needed. I am looking for... read more

If I take only 1-1mg Klonopin,how long will it stay in my system? I weigh 125 lbs?

I’ve been on Klonopin for 2 months for insomnia and anxiety. I’m taking 1mg at bedtime.

I would like to stop taking it. Will I need to taper off of this low dose. She just told me to stop taking it every night and use it as needed. I’m worried about withdrawals. 12 years ago I took Klonopin 1mg at night for 1 month and had no problem stopping it. Just looking for some answers . Thank y... read more

Name Brand Klonopin vs clonazepam?

What do you all think of this. I was prescribed clonazepam for panic attacks. Teva was the manufacturer I took for several year's. Up until Teva stopped making clonazepam. I was prescribed clonazepam few months ago made by Accord which didn't help the anxiety. My current prescription is Klonopin... read more

Considering switching from Klonopin to Librium?

Hi. This is my first post, so forgive any mistakes. I've been on a high dose of various benzos for almost 23 years. I've been diagnosed with GAD, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, OCD, and panic attacks. I used to drink a 6-pack of beer daily to help with my symptoms, but my doctor told me... read more

Teva clonazepam wafers vs pills?

I was put on Teva Klonopin 2 years ago for anxiety, agoraphobia and insomnia. The Teva 1mg worked WONDERS. No side effects, I got a good job and slept great. Any panic I got I could settle down on my own. They stopped making the Teva brand pill... they switched it to Actavis which made me so sick I... read more

Missed one dose of 0.5mg of Klonopin. Feel strange?

I currently take 0.5mg of Klonopin twice a day and have been doing this since January. I miss counted on Friday and I didn't have enough tablets to take .5mg twice a day Saturday and Sunday. So this morning I skipped a .5mg dose since I only had one tablet left. I noticed about 30 minutes ago that... read more

Klonopin withdrawal? After only 4 weeks?

Diagnosed with GAD several months back. Started on Lexapro and was put on Klonopin .5 2x daily. After 2 weeks dropped down to .5 1x per day. So after a month, went to .25 1x daily for a week, then .125 1x daily for a few days. Have been completely off for a week. Continuing on Lexapro. The odd... read more

2mg Klonopin switch to 2mg Xanax. Totally terrified?

I was prescribed 2mg of Klonopin once daily for the past two years. As of two weeks ago, my PC doctor cut me off (no, I am not joking or withholding info here) with no reason, no alternative, and no referral to another doctor/psychiatrist. Therefore, I have done what I needed to do and have found a... read more

Hi all. It’s me again - the one with the 4 year treatment resistant depression.

Also have bad anxiety and OCD. I have tapered off Elavil and have been on Lamictal 100 mg for about 4 weeks now. Also Klonopin. I took Lamictal last year for a little while and noticed that the constant songs in my head were horrible and tormented me. It’s worse than what a lot people experience w... read more