| Key to ratings for klonopin: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine. |
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| 5 | Panic disorder | Drowsiness, memory loss | Very powerful benzo to stop panic attacks before they start. Should be used continuously to achieve a steady state in the blood to prevent attacks. It is a slow-acting benzo, so it's not a great choice for stopping an attack quickly; Xanax is better for that. Panic attacks have reduced dramatically. | M | 31 | 3 years | 12/5/2005 | 5 | Anxiety | Some daytime sleepiness | It's been a good drug for me with almost no side effects. Although I know it can be addictive, I had no problems withdrawing from it the first time I did it. Just go very slowly. | M | 25 | 3 years | 2/25/2008 | 5 | GAD | None, absolutely zero. My life was going down hill from anxiety until my I stumbled across a doctor who prescribed .5 mg twice daily for me. I've been taking it for 6 years and it's helped me deal with so much. I'm not sure why I had suddenly gotten Panic Attacks, (10-40 per day), but that doesn't matter..., I could have searched and searched and searched but this medication allowed me to CHILL OUT and be able to work again. I went from laying in bed, depressed because of my anxiety to being able to work my job again. I speak in front of large groups of people now and am fortune to have a very well paying job. I also was able to meet my wife and we have 1 child and many of my friends know me to be the happiest person they know. It's unfortunate that the drug hasn't helped some of you in the same way I benefited. I hope and pray something works. Also, regarding addiction. I have had some trouble when trying to get off the drug, (which my doctor didn't recommend). I'm ok with | M | 30 | 6 years | 2/25/2008 | 5 | yes but feel worse without ot | WATCH OUT FOR THE ASHTON GUIDE OR BENZO UK >ORG PEOPLE CAN MESS YOUR LIFE UP IF YOU BELEIVE ALL THERE NEUROTIC BS WATCH OUT IF KLONOPIN WORKS IT WORKS THERE IS A REASON YOU STARTED IT IT so far has been the best drug out there I tryed stoping it for three years Started it AGAIN I FEEL MUCH BETTER | M | 32 | 10 days | 2/5/2006 | 5 | yes but worse without it with nothing severe symptoms of GAD | WATCH OUT FOR THE ASHTON GUIDE OR BENZO UK >ORG PEOPLE CAN MESS YOUR LIFE UP IF YOU BELEIVE ALL THERE NEUROTIC BS WATCH OUT IF KLONOPIN WORKS IT WORKS THERE IS A REASON YOU STARTED IT IT so far has been the best drug out there I tryed stoping it for three years Started it AGAIN I FEEL MUCH BETTER | M | 32 | 10 years | 2/5/2006 | 5 | yes but feel worse without ot | WATCH OUT FOR THE ASHTON GUIDE OR BENZO UK >ORG PEOPLE CAN MESS YOUR LIFE UP IF YOU BELEIVE ALL THERE NEUROTIC BS WATCH OUT IF KLONOPIN WORKS IT WORKS THERE IS A REASON YOU STARTED IT IT so far has been the best drug out there I tryed stoping it for three years Started it AGAIN I FEEL MUCH BETTER | M | 32 | 10 days | 2/5/2006 | 5 | bi polar | none | In combination with Zyprexa it helps me stay calm and definately helps with my anxiety. I had used Xanax for 5 years but my psychiatrist switched me over about 6 months ago. | M | 38 | 6 months | 9/9/2006 | 5 | sleep for pain, general anxiety | depression after but every downer does that | very happy with this drug. it really works for anxiety and didn't really experience side effects or an allergic reaction like i do with a lot of other drugs. i didn't find it to be as addictive at all like xanax but it didn't put me to sleep as well because i got immune to it. for the fda, this is as good as it gets with those morons. | M | 21 | 60 days | 4/5/2006 | 5 | Anxiety, Panic | Very tired feeling after 1 hour - no other side effects experienced. | Have to say, as long as you use this on an as-needed basis, you will be fine. I take it only when I feel a panic attack on horizon and I calm right down. For insomnia issues, it's great, you wake up after an 8 hour sleep feeling vibrant and refreshed. | M | 30 | 4 months | 5/19/2006 | 5 | Panic Disorder | Sleepy feeling when taken more than normal dose, thats about it. | I don't understand the people on here bitching and complaining about the med. You should know your body well enough to know if a med is working for you or not. A lot of it sounds like bitter people just wanting something to bitch about. Get to know youself and take responseibility(sp) for your own issues. | M | 29 | 4 years | 5/19/2006 | 5 | anxiety/depression | drowsiness, lack of energy, lehargic tendencies | definitely will reduce your anxiety level, so that a normal life becomes much more feasible. | M | 51 | 5 years | 10/19/2006 | 5 | Pain, Anxiety, Possible seizure | Dry mouth (not extreme), hair growth | Helps relieve pain related to Fibromyalgia/IBS, even takes edge off a migrane (somewhat) | M | 31 | 2/20/2006 | 5 | gad/panic | some day time sleepiness nothing horrible but you will build a tolerance for the drug. | Klonopin did not rate a 5 for me but I wanted my comment to be placed near the top. I would rate it as a 3. On a average only 8% of people in the united states actually suffer from anxiety caused by a chemical imbalance the rest could come from hormone imbalance or life stressors. If you are the 8% benzos will become a big part of your life along with a great battle but if you are just worried or something just is not going right in your life is no need to start such potent and chemical alternating drugs they are plenty of alternatives. I hope this helps someone. | M | 21 | 1 years | 4/14/2006 | 5 | Anxiety / Panic attax | tiredness ... sometimes at inappropriate times ...irritable feelings day after if I miss dosage ... Clumsy..dropping things...Impaired driving(I got into a wreck once after i'd taken it)... | First was Rx'd '93 after i'd been having VERY intense panic/anxiety attacks of a very crushing soul on fire kind of nature...It was MIRACULOUS, only good way to put it, the effect...I had felt calm like never before ...Realized I was using alcohol to self-medicate these issues away, prior which is of course not good...Reduces my craving for alcohol and/or any other substances...I'd have to say it allows me to function in society when otherwise I may be more of a shut-in with being so damned anxious all the time ... | M | 36 | 14 years | 2/19/2007 | 5 | Anxiety, PTSD, and mild seizures | It saved my life. It calmed the seizures, quieted the panic and got rid of the sense of doom that came with the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I take 2 mg three times daily and have for about three years. | Taken as directed, and when truly needed, it is wonderful. | M | 36 | 3 years | 11/23/2006 | 5 | anxiety | None that I know of. | I began taking the generic form (Clonazepam) .5 mg as needed for dealing with the stresses of my day. I am an alcoholic, so I figure that many folks get to have their beer after work; I take a Klonopin/Clonazepam. It takes the edge off the stress off making the transition from the office to home (three young children). I don't think to take it if there is nothing causing extra stress--not a daily need. I think that it makes me a nicer and more agreeable person--less irritable; dealing with family matters I have less time to "get away" to reduce my stress level. I began taking this drug after I began having infrequent and severely disabling reactions to extreme stressers. I figured that something to reduce my overall stress level would help my overall health. Was told by the MD that this drug would be quick-acting and not so long-lasting. Since taking the drug, I've thankfully had none of those disabling episodes. Night of my second bar exam and CFP exams, I took 1 mg | M | 38 | 2 days | 2/23/2007 | 5 | severe anxiety/panic/insomnia | sometimes on the tired and mentally sluggish side, but that was to be expected from a benzo. anyways, the tiredness is a good side effect for an insomniac. | very effective at getting my anxiety and panic under control. the attacks were getting so bad that it would be like a full blown seizure with twitches and everything. also taking paxil and nadolol (beta blocker) but those weren't enough. i know about the whole horrible withdrawal symptoms that are described, but i dont ever plan on stopping this med. the withdrawal symtoms described by people were an everyday thing for me before klonopin, so ill probably have to keep taking this or something like it until medical science comes out with something like it that doesnt suck. the only thing that worries me is the high dose that i have to take to keep it working. after reading everyone elses comments, my 4 to 8 mgs a day seems a bit high, but anything less is barely noticeable with me. if it weren't for klonopin, i would not be alive right now. its not the perfect panacea for my problems, but since it saved my life, i give it a 5. | M | 20 | 2 months | 8/12/2005 | 5 | Anxiety | None, works great! | It seems to work better as an anti-anxiety med, then a sleep aid. Just .5 mg takes the edge off tremendously, but use with cation. Taking it when not needed or regulary can result in dependency so use sparingly. | M | 27 | 1 years | 10/11/2007 | 5 | Anxiety. | None | I'm so chill | M | 19 | 3 months | 11/25/2006 | 5 | social anxiety disorder | Incredibly irritable, rage, flew off the handle too easily | Whe I first started taking this drug I thought I was a miracle, I started talking to people, I felt incredibly self assured, it felt great, I was so happy, but then I got rude and wanted to kick everybodies ass, talk about road rage, but really no side effects other than that and it acually gave me energy and it gave me a good nights sleep, I just wish it didn't give me the rage because it really did help with the SAD | M | 35 | 2 months | 11/16/2006 | 5 | gad/insomina | I little more drowsy during the day but nothing major. | I taked 1mg at bedtime and sleep through the night. It has rid me of my general anxiety that plagued me for many years. It has given me my life back. It is something I have a dependancy for but I never take more than the presribed dose so I don't feel that there is an addiction issue. No medicine works for everyone so try for yourself and don't read too much about the side effects as you might not even get them. Find out then judge, not the other way around. | M | 35 | 9 years | 7/13/2006 | 5 | anxiety | Only sometimes did it make me feel a little spacy. | I only take this drug at night, as needed, and seldom experience spaciness. It continues to be a great option during challenging\stessful times. | M | 37 | 3 years | 7/29/2006 | 5 | Panic Attacks | Drowsiness, blurred vission | I love this medicine, it has really calmed me down. This drug is a life saver. | M | 21 | 30 days | 8/8/2006 | 5 | Panic Disorder, DP/DR | some initial drowsiness and difficulty concentrating, but otherwise, none at all | Put simply, for me, this is a fantastic supplement to therapy and healthy living. It's certainly not for everyone, and the dependency issue is very real. That being said, this should be a personal issue between patients and doctors. Do NOT listen to lay people who either a)promote the drug as a cure all or b)blame all of their lifes problems on a pill (be especially wary of these folks, as their agenda is particularly nasty and incoherent. think 'scientology'.) Take responsibility for your life, your actions and your health. | M | 30 | 10 years | 10/10/2008 | 5 | social phobia | tired when waking up but after a few cups of coffee, i am ok | great drug. You dont need antipsychotic meds, all you need is klonopin by itself | M | 48 | 14 years | 7/25/2005 | 5 | Bi-Polar II | Dizzyness and euphoria. Doctor is concerned about memory loss. Everything works fine! | Good drug. I know patients like me can control Bi-Polar II, but, this med helps greatly. Especcially when I am flying, I cant stand planes. | M | 41 | 4 years | 10/13/2006 | 5 | anxiety/depression | drowsiness, lack of energy, lehargic tendencies | M | 51 | 5 years | 10/19/2006 | 5 | restless legs and trouble sleeping | i sleep great and do not feel so up tight all the time | M | 50 | 2 years | 9/25/2001 | 5 | Panic Disorder / Panic Attacks | Almost none. Some short term memory loss, but nothing serious. Some sedation, but also not serious. I would sometimes experience irritability when missing a dosage but other days I would not experience this despite missing a dosage. | Klonopin helped in lowering my general anxiety and decreasing the occurance of panic attacks. | M | 38 | 9 years | 11/21/2004 | 5 | Anxiety | None | Keeps my mood steady,No panic attacks. I have no buzz or high feeling. Able to drive,fly,ski & target shoot. It has enabled me to get my life back on track. I don't drink. I take 10 mg celexa and 1 mg klonopin daily. Still able to have sex. Good fix for GAD. I plan to stay on it for the rest of my life. | M | 45 | 2 years | 11/28/2004 | 5 | Anxiety | No side effects. | Worked well to eliminate sense of unreality and other anxiety symtoms, but had to keep constant amount in blood. | M | 29 | 6 months | 5/25/2004 | 5 | Social Anxiety Disorder | NONE | I have been EXTREMELY shy as far back as my 40 yr old memory remembers. My 'shyness' eventually became very debilitating (to the point that I could not eat in front of people). It controlled my life and I was conscious of every single action and bodily movement I made (to avoid ANY judgement or self-perceived humiliation). I went through counseling, cognitive behvioral therapy etc... THAT helped me CHANGE my life BUT without klonopin (and Effexor XR to a lesser degree) I would still be too self conscious. I have been on 2mg/day of klonopin for approx. 6 years. I have NOT developed any tolerance to it. I have read that with social anxiety, klonopin does NOT act the same way as with someone who takes benzoes for other reasons. It does not make me tired. I take my 2mg EVERY morning with my high BP med and my Effexor XR. I do not feel zombie like or anything...the ONLY thing I feel IS NORMAL. I no longer THINK about everything. I NEVER felt relaxed before and I remember always thinking how | M | 40 | 6 years | 10/3/2006 | 5 | Social Anxiety Disorder | NONE | I have been EXTREMELY shy as far back as my 40 yr old memory remembers. My 'shyness' eventually became very debilitating (to the point that I could not eat in front of people). It controlled my life and I was conscious of every single action and bodily movement I made (to avoid ANY judgement or self-perceived humiliation). I went through counseling, cognitive behvioral therapy etc... THAT helped me CHANGE my life BUT without klonopin (and Effexor XR to a lesser degree) I would still be too self conscious. I have NOT developed any tolerance to it. I have read that with social anxiety, klonopin does NOT act the same way as with someone who takes benzoes for other reasons. Klonopin is not for everyone, but if I had a friend that was suffering from social anxiety disorder and they had gone through CBT etc... I would strongly encourage them to discuss klonopin as a choice with their doctor. | M | 40 | 6 years | 10/3/2006 | 5 | anxiety | Sleepiness at higher dosages. Must take at bedtime. | One of the few anti-anxiety medications that I have seen work in 100% of the people I know who tried it (about 8). | M | 41 | 12 years | 11/19/2003 | 5 | Anxiety | Drowsy, but not only did it help my anxiety, it eliminated my chronic headaches! I am very cautious of the addictive nature of this med, but there was NOTHING else that was non-addictive that was helping my anxiety/headaches. | This is a miracle drug. I think it is less addictive than Valium or Xanax. I take .5mg morning and .5mg at night. Maxalt is another new excellent drug for migrane headaches. | M | 46 | 2 years | 4/1/2002 | 5 | Panic Attacks | Not really any side effects for me except for the obvious drowsiness feeling. Does pot have a effect on this drug? | Without this drug I would be in a mental hospital right now, I have no doubt about that. Question do you think smoking pot has any effect on this drug? | M | 23 | 3 years | 4/22/2005 | 5 | SEVERVE PANIC AND ANXIETY | SLEEPINESS,SOME S/T MEMORY LOSS BUT IT HAS MADE MY HEART STOP HURTING FROM ALL THE STRESS.TAKING .5 THREE TIMES A DAY. | MY NAME IS ALSO CARLOS MONTABLAN | M | 38 | 30 days | 5/5/2005 | 5 | anxiety / insomnia / hypnic jerks | None really, aside from drowsiness, which was the goal. I can see it being very addictive though. It flat out makes you feel good and relaxed. | I was in a very bad state when I first started Klonopin. I had severe insomnia with hypnic jerks (for those who don't know what these are - every time you start falling asleep, a body part will involuntarily move and wake you back up). Hypnic jerks are generally associated with high levels of anxiety (too much brain activity causes the neurons to fire out of control). I was at a point where I had not slept for the good part of a month. The occasional times I did fall asleep, I would wake up within 2 or 3 hours with my heart racing, and feeling completely wired and unrested. I was at a point where I was having a true nervous breakdown because of lack of sleep. I finally went to see a psychiatrist and he prescribed the Klonopin. I took a 1 mg pill that night and slept restfully for about 7 or 8 hours. It totally killed the jerks. I still felt tremendous anxiety over the next couple of weeks, but I kept taking the Klonopin religiously every night and it would get me to sleep. With each passing day, my anxiety seemed to drop lower and lower. After those initial couple of weeks, I felt like myself again and, being aware of the addictive quality of the medicine, stopped taking it every day and would only take it if I absolutely couldn't fall asleep. It is now 8 months later and I no longer take the Klonopin regularly. I do, however have some around still and like the idea that it is there. I will pop one every once in awhile if I feel a bit wound up and can't fall asleep. My psychiatrist says that it's fine to do that as long as I don't use it daily. All in all, I feel it's a great medication if used properly and not abused. It was great for breaking the insomnia cycle, lowering my anxiety, and me feeling like I had regained control over my life. | M | 29 | 8 months | 6/1/2005 | 5 | Panic Attacks | M | 32 | 6/8/2005 | 5 | GAD | AT first, I was lethargic and lacked libido. But with the right dosage (0.5 in the morning and the same in the evening) I was able to function normally. The only long term effect has been on my short term memory. I have to write things down so I don't forget. | It was so great for my anxiety. It has helped make me me again. But I want to say that clonezapam helped me be me enough to get the counseling help I needed. If you aren't willing to do the mental work with a therapist, the drug by itself won't solve your core problems | M | 48 | 2 years | 3/2/2007 | 5 | panic attacs | none | eliminated panic attacks completely. changed my life. a perfect med. | M | 55 | 12 years | 4/21/2007 | 5 | GENERALIZED ANXIETY | FOR YEARS I HAD BEEN TAKING THE XANAX, ATIVAN AND VALIUM. SHORT HALF-LIFE OF THOSE DRUGS GIVES YOU UPS AND DOWNS ON COVERAGE OF ANXIETY. THOSE DRUGS SEEM TO BE MORE SEDATING THAN KLONOPIN. KLONOPIN HAS A LONG HALF-LIFE, IS LIGHTER IN ITS EFFECT, I HAVE NEVER HAD TO RAISE THE DOSE TO GET THE SAME EFFECT IN PAST FOUR YEARS. MEMORY IS GOOD...LONG TERM AND SHORT TERM. SORTA LIKE TAKING 25 MG OF LIBRAX OR 50 MG OF LIBRIUM. HOWEVER, KLONOPIN DOES NOT STIMULATE THE APPETITE NEARLY AS MUCH AS LIBRIUM. | HIGHLY RECOMMENDED EVEN FOR LONG TERM US WHEN USED RESPONSIBLY AND FOR CERTAIN PEOPLE. ADDICTIVE? YES, BUT THEN IF YOU HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING FOR YEARS WHAT IN THE TARNATION SHOULD YOU BE AFRAID OF ABOUT BEING ADDICTED TO THE DRUG? I AM FAR MORE LAID BACK, BEHAVED, LESS IMPULSIVE AND SUFFER NONE OF THE FRIGHTENING ANXIETY ATTACKS. I WOULD RATHER BE ADDICTED TO A MODERATE DOSE OF THIS DRUG THAN TO GO THROUGH LIFE IN PANIC MODE. TO ME IT IS A NO BRAINER. | M | 66 | 4 years | 9/29/2007 | 5 | Leg cramps | No side effects. | Stopped the cramps. Cramps used to awaken me in the middle of the night, and I had to get out of bed and get my feet on the floor to stop the cramping. | M | 69 | 3 years | 9/28/2007 | 5 | Social Anxiety and Sleep Issues | If too high of dose (over 2mg) I got really tipsy and couldn't walk straight. Otherwise all is good. | Great medication. Helps to get you to sleep, not sustain it. Helps greatly with agitation due to GAD and SAD. I would highly recommend over Xanax and Ativan cause it has a much longer 1/2 life. | M | 21 | 6 months | 5/5/2007 | 5 | Sleeping problems, GAD/SAD | Fatigue, drowsiness, and general lethargy, depression...not bad though. | It's dose dependent and you will build a tolerance to k-pin. The stuff is good, but will cause some minor depression if taken in too high of doses. I go for 1-2mg at night and seem to function well in the day. If I go up to 3-4mg at night, the next day is ruined with fatigue and sleepiness. Great med, highly recommended, and not addictive at all, with such a long 1/2 life, how could it be? Unless of course you were abusing the drug, which isn't the smartest thing to do. | M | 22 | 2 years | 5/31/2007 | 5 | Anxiety/Panic Disorder | None aside from a bit of drowsiness, which is to be expected with any benzo. | I've used just about every benzo and Klonopin is absolutely the most potent and effective for me. I was using Xanax for months before my doctor switched me to Valium 10mg/day with the ultimate goal to taper off benzos altogether. Valium kept me feeling stoned and lethargic; totally sedated until I was off all benzos entirely. After trying Seroquel and upping my dose of Effexor with horrible results, my psychiatrist decided to prescribe me clonazepam (Klonopin) at 1mg-2mg/day, reduce the Effexor (slowly tapering off), scrap the Seroquel, and add Remeron (mirtazipine) 30mg/night. I had my fears/reservations, but I can tell you Klonopin has been a wonderful tool through the often hellish battle of finding the right combinations. I think it's best to find one or two stable "foundation" meds, antidepressants in my case, and then use Klonopin in addition.. but with CARE. Don't let Stevie Nicks' story or other reviews scare you off using this medication - if your quality of life is | M | 25 | 3 months | 6/18/2007 | 5 | Panic & anx. | No Problems from the start. No Side affects maybe a little sleepy at times but not a problem.. | It works for me. No Panic in 14 yrs. and very little anx. | M | 65 | 14 years | 6/8/2007 | 5 | Neurotoxicity with Chronic Fatigue | None | Works wonders up to 6mg. Just all those little thoughts you can't get your brain to shut up upon, klonopin does the trick. Best benzo, hands down. | M | 22 | 1.2 years | 8/25/2007 | 5 | Anxiety, Panic, Pain, Sleep | This drug is incredibly effective if you have cfs/myalgic encephalopathy/fibromyalgia type of disorder where your central nervous system is always in hyperdrive. I feel like a normal person after taking this medication. For me, it not only works as an anxiolytic, but also for pain, balance, and dizziness. | Very physically addictive. The worse part about the withdrawal is the length of time it takes to discontinue it. After struggling through withdrawal a few years ago, I now take it only occassionally, and this seems to work without becoming physically addictive. It is not be psychologically addictive as far as I can tell. | M | 30 | 6 years | 7/30/2007 | 5 | Panic & Anxiety | No serious or life changing effects. A little bit of fatigue, sleep longer but I sleep better. I take .25 mg in the morning. | I have been on Klonopin for a long time and I have been on as much as 2 mg a day. I have had panic and anxiety as far back as I can remember. I got back in church about 3 years ago and I feel that through the healing power of Jesus Christ I am better. Since then I have been gradually coming off the meds. I am only on .25 mg a day and I feel better that I ever have. Prayer changes things! 2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of FEAR, but of POWER and of LOVE and of a SOUND MIND! bullets4u187@yahoo.com | M | 26 | 11 years | 5/14/2007 | 5 | Anxiety, teeth grinding | I have GAD, and the depressant I take was making my teeth grind. Klonopin helps relieve that. I have no side effects on klonopin, but I take a small dosage (.25 mg twice a day) | Its great. Its a great tranquilizer, helps me sleep, and stops the teeth grinding. I went without it for 2 weeks, and had no withdrawl symptoms. | M | 24 | 6 months | 9/6/2007 | 5 | anxiety disorder | Sedation. | Very happy with it. I'm currently tapering off from it but will still use it when I suffer anxiety attacks. It's very fast acting and calming. | M | 31 | 2 years | 10/15/2007 | 5 | panic disorder | none really, other than being extra high when tokin' up | was on xanax (illegally) for 4 years, literally tried 9 different anti-depressants before that, my new doctor, my only doctor, says try out these klonopins, so i try them and i love them aahahahha. seriously though it doesnt have the throwed euphoric feeling xanax gives you with just a quick 3,4,5 hr onset. Klonopins have a heavier onset, making you not even think about panic attacks, but at the same time, your body can function just fine, instead of playing chicken on the road under the influence of xanax. :D | M | 24 | 4 months | 9/25/2008 | 5 | Anxiety | Some tiredness before getting used to the drug. | This drug works wonderfully. Best taken on an empty stomach, you will feel the effects within 1 hour. The effects are similar, but more subtle than, Xanax. And they are also longer lasting. A wonderful drug for sleep. It will give you a natural tired feeling and no hangover effect. But it also works for anxiety-provoking situations. Slows down your mind so that you can handle things better. You dont feel like you are spinning out of control. | M | 46 | 3 years | 10/31/2007 | 5 | GAD/minor panic attacks | NONE! Other than feeling a little more tired than I normally would at around 3 p.m. All benzos tend to cause some pretty wild and vivid dreams, but if you keep a sense of humor about it, it's not that bad. Share the dreams with your friends, they'll love it. | MUCH better than Xanax. Smoother, milder feeling that lasts longer and helps keep me calm without making me feel like I'm taking street drugs. Xanax acts fast, causes a huge wave of calm to come over you, then is gone in 2-4 hours. 0.5 mg of Klonopin lasts 6-8 hours for me, and there's no "come down" period to deal with. For panic attacks, use Xanax responsibly. For chronic, "high baseline" anxiety, Klonopin definitely wins out. | M | 24 | 3 months | 11/7/2007 | 5 | GAD/minor panic attacks | Vivid and extremely life-like dreams if taken after 6 p.m. Some minor tiredness during the day, but anything was better than the constant "walls are closing in on me" feeling I was having for 6-7 years before starting Klonopin. | Xanax is for acute anxiety, Klonopin is for chronic anxiety. It's important to understand the distinction. Don't be scared by claims of how "addictive" benzodiazepines are. Responsible use at levels of 2mg/day or lower won't cause any serious "addiction." You WILL experience some withdrawal after long-term (longer than 6 months) use, but tapering off your dosage will greatly reduce your withdrawal symptoms. ALL PSYCHIATRIC DRUGS CAUSE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS IF STOPPED ABRUPTLY. That includes ALL anti-depressants, regardless of what class they are in (SSRI, SNRI, etc). Don't be bullied into taking anti-depressants that make you feel numb and inhuman. I've taken Paxil, Zoloft, Effexor, Xanax and Klonopin, and I've tried EVERY SINGLE HERBAL REMEDY you can imagine, so don't hesitate to e-mail me to ask about my experiences. Just make sure the e-mail subject is "Klonopin: Askpatient" so I know it's not spam. And obviously, I'm not a Dr., so make sure | M | 24 | 3 months | 11/11/2007 | 5 | panic attacks, social anxiety | slight tiredness. thats it | Klonopin is a great drug. I take it as needed and it crushes any kind of anxiety i'm experiencing and allows me to by myself in nervous situations such as speaking in front of a class or being around a lot of people. Some find klonopin very addictive. I don't personally but it should only be taken when you really need it. However, a long time ago I took it daily (1.5 mg) for like 2 years and had no big problems coming off of it. Oh yeah, don't combine it with alcohol. Bad things could happen. | M | 21 | 5 years | 11/1/2007 | 5 | bi-polar, anxiety, panic, ocd, dep | none unless I try to stop taking it-aka addictive | I have been taking this since I was 16. I am in the mental health field now as a clinician. I have taken street drugs, every antidepressant known to man, mood stablizers, herbal rememdies, and many other things. This drug truly works wonders when taken as directed by the Dr. It is the least addictive benzo, which basically just means minor tranquilizer, because of the 12hr 1/2 life. Taking 2mg of this every 12 hours will keep a constant 3mg in your body working at a bare minimum. 1mg every 12 will be 1.5mg constant, etc... It relaxes, causes less stress, reduces panic and anxiety symptoms, helps with sleep, cuts manic symptoms down, and reduces depression. It is much more effective when used in conjuction with other drugs. Prozac has always been a staple of mine because it elevates and has very few side effects besides the one everyone knows about (sexual). With the help of these two drugs most things can be easily overcome. They work for a wide variety of problems. Adding | M | 28 | 12 years | 12/9/2007 | 5 | Severe Anxiety, Insomnia | None, unless starting out with too high a dose, then there can be excessive sedation and problems with coordination. | Klonopin saved my life after a nervous breakdown where I could not sleep and had massive anxiety. I used it regularly for about a month, then cut back to as needed. I take 0.5 mg on average 3 times weekly. I have gone almost 1 week without and had absolutely no withdrawel effects. When used with caution, this drug is a lifesaver. I am on Lexapro which seems to do nothing for my anxiety so I am extremely grateful to have the Klonopin around. Email me with any questions. | M | 34 | 2 months | 12/12/2007 | 5 | anxiety | zero side effects | life aving drug, feel relaxed and super ultra mellow. it should be illegal to feel this good | M | 27 | 2 days | 1/25/2008 | 5 | sleep/anxiety | It will ruin your life.... You will get addicted right away | To the person who has been taking it for 3 days and is taking 2 mg.. PLEASE STOP!!!!!!!! RIGHT AWAY.. before it is too late. I became addicted only taking .5 MG for 2 weeks. It took me 1 month to get off. Some people can never get off. They stay up for 2 weeks. THis will ruin your life.. Trust me...what these people say about this evil drug is true... | M | 30 days | 2/18/2008 | 5 | Generalized Anxiety Disorder, PD | slight euphoria | took XANAX for 2.5 years before - 4mg a day. The rebound anxiety in the interdose period was horribly annoying, and raising the dose was not something I wanted. I switched from XANAX to KLONOPIN (4mg a day), and the interdose rebound anxiety was gone. I felt NOTHING from it, other than the occasional buzz when taken on an empty stomach. The MOST EFFECTIVE benzodiazepine for management of panic disorder. (I've tried them all...I know) | M | 24 | 5 months | 3/4/2008 | 5 | ANXIETY AND PANIC ATTACKS | I NOTICE THAT SOMETIMES I HAVE BLUR VISION ,EDT | IT MADE MY LIFE MUCH EASIER TO MAINTAIN I USED TO HAVE SOME MEAN PANIC ATTACKS OR VERY HIGH ANXIETY WHEN MY DOCTOR PRESCIBE ME WITH KLONLPIN WOW IT WAS LIKE A MIRACLE IT CALM ME DOWN IN ABOUT 5 TO 15 MINUTES. EVERY MEDICATION THAT WORKS FOR YOU SHOULD BEEN TAKEN EVERY DAY EVEN THOUGH IT SAYS TAKEN AS NEEDED THAT WAY THE MEDICATION STAY IN YOUR SYSTEM. I TRIED A COUPLE OF TIMES TO TAKE AS NEEDED BUT AS SOON THAT I STOP TAKEN MY MEDICATION MY ANXETY OR PANIC ATTACKS COMES MORE INTENSE BUT WHEN I TAKE IT DAILY I CAN MAINTAIN MY ATTACKS MUCH BETTER I ONLY TAKE 2MG PER DAY AND I FEEL WONDERFUL I USED THIS MEDS. FOR MORE THAN 10 YEARS I TRIED LITHIUM BUT IT IS A HASSLE TO TAKE BLOOD SAMPLE EVERY WEEK TO SEE IF THE LEVEL IS JUST RIGHT SO IF YOU HAVE ANXETY OR PONIC ATTACKS I HIGHLY RECOMENDED KLONOPIN THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME GIVE SOME FEEDBACKS MAHALO AND ALOHA B.T. | M | 46 | 10 years | 3/29/2008 | 5 | panic | mild moodyness, mild lethargy. overcome easily with a regular workout regime | took for 1mg bid for 14 years, then stopped for 2 years. withraw almost killed me, had seizures. Back on it now after being med free for 2 years decided my life is much better on the meds. my panic attacks are very extreme though so i will probably be taking this for life, or until more research is done on the cause of the attacks. | M | 16 years | 4/16/2008 | 5 | anxiety, GAD | none that I can remember | The best anti-anxiety medicine around. Drug stays active for 6 hours. My drug of choice for an "as needed" basis for anxiety. Helps me sleep when I need it to. | M | 31 | 2 years | 11/21/2008 | 5 | Central Sleep Apnea / Anxiety | Drowsiness | Love it. Take 1 mg at night for Central Sleep apnea, and currently have no signs of Apnea. Recently prescribed .5 mg during day for general anxiety issues. I take it only on work days and do not find it addictive at all. I often forget to take it during the day! | M | 31 | 4 years | 11/30/2008 | 5 | social anxiety / insomnia | Increased fatique, tolerance over time and possible dependence. | I have difficulty sleeping, not because I'm not tired, but because my mind is racing and anxious about the day or the future or some other event. Klonopin helps clear my mind of the anxiety so I can fall asleep. When I don't sleep, I become severely insane, so it's a necessary evil, I feel. | M | 21 | 1 years | 12/23/2008 | 5 | anxiety | Feel goofy but its a good goofy | The best drug Ive ever taken, but be carefull. I have found my self not being able to get anymore now, because my doctor thinks Im getting addicted, which I am. | M | 25 | 5 years | 1/22/2009 | 5 | social anxiety, panic disorder | drowsiness and short term memory loss | Has helped greatly. Side effects were a problem when I was taking daily, but I've learned to take it around once a week when I actually need it which stops any worry of withdrawing symptoms and a almost zombie like feeling with the memory effects when taking more often. Can take some experimentation to learn a helpful routine with this drug, but once you do it works great. | M | 28 | 6 months | 3/1/2009 | 5 | Severe Panic Attacks and GAD | When I began taking this drug about a year ago, I was pretty tired. I was sluggish, had minor motor impairment. For about a month it felt like I always had one beer in my system. However, these effects fully dissipated after 1 month. | THIS DRUG HAS SAVED MY LIFE. Prior to taking Klonopin, I had severe panic attacks on a daily basis (3 sometimes 4) and I was becoming an agoraphobic. I could not bear the thought of having to live every day like that. I got help immediately. Diagnosed with general anxiety disorder and panic disorder. I was first put on Zoloft (I had a severe negative reaction), and was taken off. I was put on Xanax for a month, but it was only a temporary fix. My doctor was awful. I switched psychiatrists...my new doctor is fantastic...he put me on 1.5mg of Klonopin (generic now) per day (.5mg two to three times per day). At first, I took a larger dose (full three pills per day)...but now I am down to just 1.0mg per day. It created a virtuous cycle because it took away my panic attacks and general anxiety disorder. Still occasionally feel on edge, but now its nothing that I can't talk myself out of within 5 to 10 minutes. I lets me be in full control of my anxiety issues. I cannot thank my doctor enou | M | 27 | 1 years | 3/5/2009 | 5 | Anxiety and panic attacks | I never experienced many side effects. Just some sleepiness and drowsiness. Since i'm presently taking four different presrription medications that makes it hard to remember how i felt exactly. | Clonazepam helps me deal with my OCD sysptoms and i don't experience any serious panic attacks. | M | 34 | 3/28/2009 | 5 | GAD, Panic | Some drowsiness, dizziness at first...short term memory problems at higher doses. | I take 0.25 mg to 0.5 a day, no side effects at this dosage. I lived with anxiety for years and this medication is wonderful. I am happier than I ever have been. I've gone a few days without and never experienced withdrawal symptoms, only the horrible anxiety returning, but that's why I'm on it in the first place. Don't believe the naysayers, you don't know them or where they are coming from. Talk to a trusted and experienced doctor. Medications like these save lives. I'm glad I live in modern times, or I probably would have become and alcoholic or drug addict. We all need to work toward ending the stigma. | M | 25 | 10 months | 6/27/2008 | 5 | Social Anxiety | slight cognitive impairment, slight amnesia, daytime drowsiness | People complaining about withdrawl-- dont blame the med, blame the stupid doc that didnt inform you about the drug. There are far worse drugs when considering side effect profile, benefit to risk ratio, and therapeutic index. As far as anxiety relief, this is by far (with exception to other benzodiazepines) the best medication, all things considered. MAIOs may have slightly better efficacy but with the restrictions and contraindications, benzos reign supreme in anxiety treatment. As long as one understands the potential dependence and possible withdrawal symptoms, this drug works wonders with proper therapy and the supervision of a doctor that understands anxiety. | M | 28 | 4 years | 5/27/2008 | 5 | Social Anxiety Disorder + Panic | A little drowsiness when I first started taking it, then no side effects at all. This med really has worked wonders for my social anxiety and panic disorder - I feel like I'm finally living my life. | I was hesitant about taking a benzo because they get so much bad publicity but can honestly say that it was the best decision I made. I've taken 4mg Clonazepam a day (in 2 divided doses) for social anxiety for 5 years. It worked straight away, it has given me confidence, eliminated panic attacks, I sleep really well and it appears to augment my anti-depressant treatment. I have tried different dosages, and as long as the dose was changed by no more than 0.125mg at a time I had no problem. If you are going to take Clonazepam I would recommend going for the Roche brand as either Klonopin or Rivotril. | M | 30 | 5 years | 8/9/2008 | 5 | social anxiety and depression | some drowsiness, but other than that it has helped me extremely. It has helped my social and work relationships. I do not prefer drinking with the med because it does multiply the sedative effects of the drug. I don't prefer drinking at all if your taking this medication daily. | This drug has helped me concentrate better, and helped me get back in college full time. I'm getting good grades in all of my classes. It also helped me when interviewed at jobs. I was looking for a job for months and would get very nervous at the interviews and couldn't answer questions I was asked. But with the meds I was calm did very well at my interviews. Two weeks after I stared using the meds I was offered three jobs that I had to choose from. My social life is very well better now and has stopped my depression that was caused from my social anxiety. | M | 22 | 7 months | 8/22/2008 | 5 | anxiety | its mad addicting, i love taking it when i have a panic attack because it makes me feel like a warm teddy bear with no worries : ) | take it only when you have a panic attack cuz if you take it like every day ur gonna become either addicted or its not gonna work well after a while | M | 17 | 8/27/2008 | 5 | general anxiety and Panic attacks | a little drowsy but not like xanax or ativan | It saves my day when I have an important event that puts too much stress and anxiety. I was on 2 mg a day (1mg 2x) for 6 months on 2005-06. Then I began to diminish my dosage until now that I am taking just on occasional days. I take about 0.25-0.5mg a day. It has been one of the most useful meds that I have tried. But I am aware of his addiction potencial | M | 41 | 9/7/2008 | 5 | Mood Disorder and Severe Anxiety | None really except there is a marked difference when you are having an anxiety attack or panic attack (the difference between the two are very defined and klonopin helps for both). If it does make me sleepy I have a cup of coffee or keep myself busy. If it doesn't make me sleepy and I take a nap I can feel it when I wake up!! | I'm on 2mg BID, I was on 3mg TID. I was put on Klonopin because it has a longer half-life than the Valium I was on. I don't have to take it as often. I have been on it for quite some time and my condition being the way it is, I'll probably always be on it. Be sure to get your LFTs checked yearly, a lot of psychiatrists forget this! Also, if you plan on spending a night out with your friends skip your does, it does not mix well with alcohol. | M | 28 | 8 years | 10/2/2008 | 5 | Anxiety | Mild Drowsiness | I take Klonopin as needed for my anxiety. If I happen to have a particularly anxious situation I just take 1mg or 2mg if need be. It's nice to have my life back! | M | 26 | 2 months | 9/21/2008 | 5 | social/ marijuana withdrawl anxiety | some slight depression, spit in the corners of my mouth,difficulty studying | klonapin overall if yoused correctly is can be a very effective drug. i feel depressed on it sometimes and that makes me want to chefa the reefa, which ofcourse is illigal in alabama. i would also recomend the name brand Klonopin over generic clonazepam. ive been on very many ssri's/ ssnri's (EffexorXR, Prozac, Lexapro) and im although im currently taking a minimum of .5mg klonopin per day, right now, im intrested in swithing to xanax because it might hopefully eleviate some of my depression. | M | 19 | 2 months | 9/29/2008 | 5 | Severe Panic Disorder and OCD | drowsiness, slight depression, foggy | I have a severe panic disorder, a disorder that runs like wild fire throughout my family and have basically spent my life being consistently suicidal. I desperately tried to avoid the benzos and have been on every anti-anxiety drug out there, along with holistic therapy, exercise and counseling. I've never been a drinker and have cut all stimulants out of my life. I know this medication is addictive, I know I will develop a tolerance to it, and I know I will end up taking more or switching to a higher benzo; but it is better than the alternative. My panic disorder has become so severe that I coudn't function in life and and couldn't handle feeling suicidal anymore. I would rather be a benzo junkie than dead, plain and simple. I would suggest that people with this type of disorder leave the benzos as a last resort; TRY EVERYTHING ELSE POSSIBLE. However, if it comes down to going over the deep end or being a junkie, bring on the Klonopin. | M | 29 | 5 years | 6/18/2009 | 5 | anxiety | minor drowsiness when I first started Klonopin | Currently taking 1mg three times per day | M | 48 | 2 years | 6/28/2009 | 5 | anxiety/panic, social anxiety | few side effects. Some tiredness/fatigue and feeling lethargic for the first few weeks I was taking it. | I have taken Klonopin off and on for many years. I never had major problems coming off of it in the past. It really is a great drug. It almost eliminates or at least brings significant relief from my crippling social anxiety and allows me to be myself and feel a little more confident. While taking it, I never feel shaky or panicky. I take 0.5mg 2x a day, which is a low dose. Yes, any drug of the benzodiazepine class can be physically/psychologically addictive, but the key to avoiding dependence issues is to stay at lower dosages and increase it only when absolutely needed. These medicines can be taken long term, but tolerance tends to build after a few months. Email me if anyone wants to talk about Klonopin or all the other crazy psychotropic meds. | M | 22 | 2 months | 7/8/2009 | 5 | Social Anxiety | Some sedation until I lowered the dose to 1mg/day, all in the morning. Sometimes wonder if it is hurting my memory (though it my be unrelated to the Klonopin -- and any tiny reminder brings all the memories flooding back in detail). Some increase in libido. Was going to see a dr re TMJ, but first started Klonopin and realized TMJ pain was 95% gone. Much less insomnia than pre-Klonopin, even though I take all in the a.m. "De-realization" I would often have -- especially around bright fluorescent lights -- unexpectedly (and pleasantly!) disappeared when I started Klonopin. Started large, sustained weight loss at same time as Klonopin, so it is conceivable that one or two of these unexpected beneficial "side effects" were from that instead of the Klonopin. | A godsend for severe social anxiety. I couldn't even talk to a clerk at the post office without my heart pounding and my voice trembling. It was so bad people were suspicious I was trying to pull something over on them! Social situations still make me a bit uncomfortable, but it is a world of difference vs. the debilitating social fear I lived in before. Presentations at work (performance anxiety) went from a situation of dread and avoidance to a minor and readily-handled discomfort. I used to take a little booster before "threatening" social events, but have rarely done so for the last seven years. I know everyone is different, but it is hard for me to relate to all the claims of tolerance developing, i.e., a need for escalating dose to maintain effect. I learned almost 9 years ago the 1 mg works much BETTER for me than 1.5-2, and also avoids sedation. Have never had the slightest need or desire to up the dose since then. And generic Klonopin (clonazepam) is DIRT CHEAP. I get a 100-day supply of TEVA generic (they specialize in clonazepam) at Costco for $12.00), and you do NOT need to be a member (I'm not). Tried other things first, including Xanax, which did little but make me feel doped-up (Xanax is a great sleeping pill, though, for the 1-2 nights a month I still have insomnia). | M | 56 | 10 years | 11/16/2009 | 4 | Stress-Induced Anxiety/Depression | Sleepiness, apathy, being too relaxed. | This medicine was more effective for me than Inderal was, and I experienced fewer side effects. I took it as needed, because taking it everyday just did too much to me. I did lose my ability to focus somewhat, but its relaxing benefits outweighed the side effects. | M | 18 | 4 months | 11/16/2009 | 4 | Anxiety. Sleep Aid | Weak. Tired sensation. Mind Fuzz.. | It works. This drug did his job; Kill the anxiety. I recomend to use it just one time a day, or only if needed, if you are planing to take it 3 times a day, be sure is a low dose.. For me, I identify the time of the day with more anxiety and I found it is on the morning, so I use it in the morning and sometiomes at night for sleep.. This drug help me to quit the Xanax, and I found clonaxepam do the same, last longer, and when I forgot taking I even know that I was taking it.. so withdrawals experience in my case is not a problem, Xanax will cause unpleassent withdrawals.. Clonazepam maybe, buit for now its working... | M | 31 | 3 months | 11/18/2009 | 4 | GAD, SAD, anxiety | Minor memory loss, minor loss of libido, minor clumsiness | Generally, this drug has been very useful. My anxiety levels have decreased sunstantially. Side effects minor. Having been severely addicted to xanax years ago, starting clonazepam was scary. However, nothing to fear. Highest dose - 3.5 mgs daily. Now on 1 mg. Withdrawal has been very minor, but come off slowly. Useful drug if used responsibly. Not the demon many make it out to be. | M | 47 | 1.5 years | 8/28/2009 | 4 | Anxiety Derealization Depression BP | Over slept, ED, maybe slightly more depressed? | Took .5mg at night. Helped me sleep really well, might have helped with my anxiety, didn't really notice any while I was taking it. Slighly more depressed, but that may have already been there. I had no problems quitting it at anytime, never felt any withdrawl even after taking it for two months straight. | M | 32 | 2 months | 9/15/2009 | 4 | Anxiety/ Insomnia | 1 mg do his work for several hours.. taking other sleeping pills I wake up 4 hours later with heart agitation, with Klonopin not.. I thik this is the best part (compared to xanax and ativan).. and also I find is less addictive, sometimes I skip a day or two and I almost feel that I don't need it... | If you or your doctor are considering a benzodiazepine, I suggest klonopin.. | M | 31 | 1 years | 10/1/2009 | 4 | GAD, Panic Attacks | mild drowsiness; shakes, tremors if taken too often | For the past three years I've recieved 20 (number of pills) .5 milligram pills every two to three months. This is a low dose, but I use Klonopin sporadically; one to three times a week depending on circumstance. I find this drug highly effective for nerves, panic attacks and general anxiety. But of course there's the addiction catch: take it too often (daily is way too much, in my opinion) and you'll likely suffer nasty hardcore withdrawal and the drug may lose some efficacy. In any case, Klonopin is excellent for social situations or stopping panic attacks. With responsible use and a responsible doctor, I'd recommend this over Buspar, SSRIs or SNRIs. | M | 29 | 3 years | 10/15/2009 | 4 | General anxiety disorder | none ...but i know I'm dependent on it. | I was prescribed Elavil and given 10 xanax back in 1999 for basically what I call a functioning nervous breakdown. I took on a bunch of stress at work and moved my family across town and moved my mother in and moved my sister out. Too much for one person. Went to the doc and told him I couldn't sleep, so he gave me Elavil. It worked within 2 weeks and I felt a lot better. I then switched doctors and quit taking it after 3 months. Started taking xanax and after 7 years realized I was waking up in the middle of the night when it would wear off. My daughter (she works in the mental health field) advised me of Klonopin so I switched and it is great for what I need. | M | 50 | 3 years | 6/15/2009 | 4 | Anxiety, panic attacks | Mild sedation at start-up or following a dosage increase. Tolerance and dependence does seem to develop, resulting in a need to increase to the dose occasionally. Increases the effects of alcohol slightly, so be careful drinking. | Was on 0.5 mg/day for 4 years to control generalized anxiety and prevent panic attacks, but started having severe panic attacks out of nowhere this past January. After several dosage increases, I finally seem to be doing pretty well on 3 mg/day (1 mg 3x daily) with much less anxiety and panic. It works fairly quickly, but does take a few days to really feel the full effects as it is longer acting than say Xanax or Ativan and builds up in the system. Has a relatively mild side effect profile compared to some of the antidepressants I tried for my anxiety and it evens out my mood and temper better. Am a bit concerned about building a tolerance to a given dose and becoming dependent - but this is far preferable to the debilitating anxiety, panic attacks and insomnia I suffered several month ago. | M | 30 | 4.5 years | 7/24/2008 | 4 | Cut Xanax Witdrawal | Was prescribed to substitute the high doses of Xanax I was taking | Clonzapem do his job slowly (compared to xanax), but do his job about anxiety and rebound insomnia caused by his "living brother xanax (alprlazam)" means that if you are planning to quit this drug is almost the same of xanax withdrawal. Ok, it work for me to lower the xanax of my system (almost out, I was 8mg xanax now Im just 1mg), but,.. now I have another problem, How take off clonazepam now??? I did take out the xanax but now Im trying to leave Clonazepam, and is the same. I switch from one benzo to another not area to clean-up. Seems like both has the same potential to withdraw off (symptoms). Im just 1.5/ a day (0.5 , 3 times a day). Is not as quick as xanax but is very potent to withdraw with and your body will feel the anti-anxiety about a day later after administration. If you are in extreme anxiety, use it, it works, and I recomend over xanax (xanax has more potential to abuse of it) but is not, try to stay away from any benzo, including clonopin. | M | 30 | 1 months | 6/28/2008 | 4 | Anxiety and Insomnia | At discontinuance after 9 months, I experienced additional anxiety and insomnia. I went directly off this medicine (.5mg per day) (i.e. cold turkey), which was probably not the best way to do it. While taking the medicine, which varied from .25 mg to .5 mg per day, at bedtime, I didn't really have any side effects. | I believe as a result of taking Levaquinn for 6-7 weeks for a prostate infection, I experienced additional neurological side effects from the Levaquinn, which resulted in urination difficulties, insomnia and anxiety. Clonazepam provided considerable relief and helped me get back on track. After approx 2 months, I reduced the dosage to .25 mg per day without any problem. Later went back to .5mg per day and then back to .25mg per day, before completely discontinuing this medicine. I have been off it for about 1 year, although still dealing with some of the original issues. | M | 44 | 9 months | 2/19/2009 | 4 | Acute myoclonus/possible Parkinsons | Helps reduce the frequency of tremors, helps with sleep. As the manufacturer suggests DO NOT stop the medication, it should be slowly reduced. I made the mistake of running out and had the worst week of my life. Awake for 4 days, tremors worse than ever, severe irritability, not to mention non-stop headache and even 125 mg benedryl wouldn't get me to sleep. | Doesn't completely get rid of my symptoms but it certainly helps, but as with any benzo it is physically addictive and you have to be monitored carefully. I've taken other seizure medications and this one is the best so far. I take 1mg 3 times daily along with 500 mg Keppra twice daily. | M | 30 | 2 years | 1/27/2009 | 4 | sleep; anxiety | too high a dose is VERY dangerous | I keep my dose as low as possible, use it only at night, daily for a few months 1mg before bed. I sleep well, have vivid dreams and wake up refreshed. I have bipolar II. Sometimes I take .5 at night. I used to take 2mg as needed, broken up into 1 mg doses at a time and during the day. I am a full time student and this made me feel high and had a very bad effect on my test taking performance. I started to feel addictive and out of control. I used it to numb the hell out of myself after finding I became HIV+, that was okay for a little bit of time, and I'm glad I realized that and got off it then. I tapered MYSELF off it with awful withdrawal. AWFUL. Now, I'm on it again for nighttime anxiety and bad sleep. I keep my dose low, take it only at night, and I make it a point to get plenty of exercise to keep it moving through my system. It has a LONG half-life (12-60 hours, avg 35hours). Think about that when you pop this pill. The worse you can do is pop this drug whenever you | M | 31 | 4 months | 11/14/2008 | 4 | anxiety, panic attacks | short terms amnesia, headaches,mood swings, restlessness | I am also taking 50mg of Zoloft and am on antipsychotic meds (Risperdal 4mg). I started out with .25mg Klonopin twice a day and was just recently added an extra .25 in the morning. I was becoming anxious for no specific reason and I know you can defvelop a tolerance to the medication. | M | 16 | 6 months | 12/6/2008 | 4 | anxiety/borderline panic attacks | drowsiness,headache,mental fog,mild dizziness | I was prescribed this medicine to help me with an immedite anxiety problem, to be taken as needed, until the antidepressant (effexor), that I was also prescribed, started to work. That is also used for anxiety/depression. This is a common procedure and the Klonopin should be removed from your daily intake after 4-6 weeks if it is prescribed in this way. The doctors warn of the possible addiction and if one heeds their advice you should be okay. Might I suggest to think "short term" use while pursuing a less addictive and more long term medicine, such as the proper anti-depressant, for anxiety. (consult your doctor) | M | 52 | 7 days | 12/5/2008 | 4 | insomnia, some anxiety | besides addiction, none | HERE IS HOW TO SUCCESFULLY TAPER OFF THIS DRUG. (WILL ONLY WORK IF YOU ARE COMMITTED TO IT). DECREASE THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU TAKE BY 5 -10 PERCENT EVERY 1-2 WEEKS. IT WORKS. I TRIED FASTER TAPERS BUT ALWAYS HAD SEVERE ANXIETY, INSOMNIA. THIS FORMULA DERIVED FROM THE BENZOS. ORG, SITE WHICH YOU MUST READ IF YOU ARE JUST STARTING TO TAKE IT. YOU DONT, BY THE WAY , NEED TO TAKE IT EVERY DAY TO BECOME ADDICTED. | M | 56 | 4 years | 11/12/2008 | 4 | GAD, panic attacks | None. Euphoria, "drunkeness" for the first couple of weeks. Sleep pretty deeply (always tardy at work lol) | This drug saved my life. I suffered with horrible panic attacks and severe depersonalization for 4 years before I started taking it. Started with 1mg 2x/day. Increased maybe 3 years ago to 1mg in the am 2mg in the pm. Sure I still get anxious bouts, but we all do. As long as theres a constant level in your bloodstream you should be ok. And don't be scared off by the anti-benzos. Everyone's body works differently and it's not fair for them to say that just bc it did not work for them, it won't work for you. | M | 32 | 7 years | 2/28/2008 |
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