Klonopin and Drowsiness: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• January 28, 2013

For Periodic Limb Movement Disorder "I take this for Periodic Limb Movement Disorder. It works, but I have a hard time waking up in the morning. I tried to take it earlier in the evening, and it still was hard to wake up. I don't feel like I got a good night's sleep because I am groggy most of the day. I will talk to my doctor about different options. If it wasn't for this side effect, it works great for PLMD."

• Anonymous
• May 3, 2012

For Anxiety "I feel like Klonopin has turned my life around. I suffer from social anxiety. It has given me confidence in my job and in my everyday life. I feel in control and relaxed when I am on this medicine. It's similar to Xanax, but it takes about 40 minutes to an hour to kick in, and it lasts a lot longer. Being in crowds doesn't bother me as much. It sort of slows things down and doesn't make things so hectic and crazy. Although things may be going on around you, you seem to not notice it as much. It's unbelievable how different I feel. My dosage is 1mg total a day (super low). I found 0.5mg to be too much, so I take 0.25mg four times a day. I feel like myself again. I've had zero side effects, with the exception of 0.5mg making me very drowsy."

• Anonymous
• April 21, 2012

For Anxiety "Klonopin (Clonazepam) was unique compared to Valium, Xanax, and Ativan in its ability to remove rather than mask the symptoms and do so at a relatively small dose that remained effective (2 mg once a day in the morning) without any need to increase the dosage and without causing sedation or mental impairment. In fact, though I wasn't depressed per se, I subjectively experienced the lessening of my anxiety as positive, and consequently, my mood improved. This is an important medicine; its benefits are increased by open and honest communication between doctor and patient, thus avoiding the imposition of arbitrary time limits on the length of treatment."

• Hap...
• April 10, 2012

For Anxiety "I have GAD, social phobia, and panic disorder. I'm prescribed 1 mg, 3x a day of Klonopin. Even after 2 years, it still works very well for me. It lasts much longer than Xanax or Ativan, so I don't get that dreaded wearing-off feeling. It's quite calming, but you can still function normally. The drowsiness side effect wears off after a few weeks. Just be very careful to take it as prescribed, as it definitely has a potential for abuse. Also, if you decide to stop taking it, wean yourself off slowly to avoid feeling horrible."

• Anonymous
• October 31, 2011

For Anxiety "I find clonazepam makes me want to sleep, and I have gained weight on it. I don't like it, but just used for interim between antidepressants."

• Anonymous
• September 9, 2011

For Insomnia "I take 1 mg every night, and I am finally able to sleep well and wake without feeling drugged."

• jan...
• August 26, 2010

For Anxiety "I agree, Xanax works well but in limited duration - Klonopin is better because it relaxes you for longer. Just mellows you out so you don't freak out - has changed my life and made it better. My doctor told me to let it dissolve on my tongue, since I have issues with burning tongue from a nerve injury. This has added benefits of helping me not panic about the pain and other things I feel out of control of in my life. I take a small dose and feel that I can continue taking for a while without negative side effects, though it can make you a little drowsy during the workday."

• ben...
• January 10, 2010

For Anxiety "This drug is pretty good. I like how 1 dose can last most of the day, but I was on 1 mg Klonopin after being on 2x2 mg lorazepam a day, and the Klonopin doesn't seem as effective. I like it because it does not cause as much drowsiness as Xanax, but it does make me a lot more drowsy than lorazepam. You can take it once a day for simplicity, but like all benzodiazepines, it is addictive. I started suffering bad panic attacks after switching, but I believe that was the mistake of my doctor by not converting the doses correctly."

• Sar...
• October 11, 2009

For Anxiety "Klonopin has totally reduced my general anxiety, especially in social situations, and when communicating with others. It can be somewhat sedating and also makes a decent sleep aid, although I've had better ones. So overall, it's great, though. Better than Ativan, in my opinion. I take 1 to 3 mg daily."

• Zab...
• September 10, 2009

For Panic Disorder "Long life and half-life, no anxiety spikes between doses. Less withdrawal symptoms when discontinuing. Also less sedating even at 2 mg, 3 times a day compared to Xanax."

• Anonymous
• August 25, 2009

For Restless Legs Syndrome "This medicine stopped the restless leg issues, but it made me extremely groggy and a bit depressed."

• Mel...
• August 11, 2009

For Panic Disorder "I've been on Klonopin for about 7 years now, and it pretty much blocks any panic attacks, except for a few minor breakthrough panic symptoms now and then. Grogginess seems to be the only side effect."

• Anonymous
• July 27, 2009

For Anxiety "It's strong, and it works. Slows you down a bit, and there is some drowsiness, but if you are suffering, it's worth the trade-off."

• Pre...
• August 13, 2008

For Periodic Limb Movement Disorder "I started on this medication for PLMD about 1 month ago. I am now able to sleep almost through the night, which for me is highly unusual. In that respect, it is great. I am, however, having some trouble feeling groggy during the day, with unclear thinking and some unsteady gait. I typically wear heels daily for my work, but have had to go to flats. The adjustment to the medication has been difficult; I feel sort of 'hung over' during the day, even though I take only one dose in the early evening to calm my legs and allow me to progress into a deep, restorative sleep. I am going to continue because even though it isn't perfect, I could not go on without being able to have any Stage 3 or Stage 4 sleep due to PLMD."

• Anonymous
• August 7, 2008

For Anxiety "I have had moderate anxiety with agoraphobia for about 5 years. The peak of it came about just before my first day at work. My doctor placed me on 0.5 mg/day when required. I took the pill 2 days prior to work and, thankfully, I was able to focus and speak my mind. The downside is the drowsiness side effect."

• Hap...
• May 2, 2008

For Panic Disorder "I find Klonopin very useful. It helps me feel less anxious than any med I've ever been on. I recommend it highly. Only one thing about it bothers me, and it's the drowsiness."

• Anonymous
• March 9, 2008

For Seizure Prevention "It helps control breakthrough seizures and the anxiety I get with mine. However, it makes you feel very dopey and tired."