KLONOPIN Reviews (CLONAZEPAM)Average Rating: 3.3 (1073 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare KLONOPIN with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR KLONOPIN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | GAD- general anxiety disorder | No side effects | I was perscribed Klonopin about three years ago for my horrific anxiety that was occuring. I tried taking everything under the moon- paxil, lexapro, celexa, divalproax and a few more. Nothing worked, infact the side effects and withdraws were so horrific from these meds that it created more of anxiety and depression that I wasn't able to live by. I stayed on Klonopin ( as needed only when I am having a panic attack.)It has worked wonderful, no withdraw if I don't take it for a week or so and I am well rested after taking it at night. Klonopin is addictive only when abused by the person taking it. But, it has made an amazing turn around in my life. | F | 24 | 3 years | 12/23/2008 | 5 | My whole body went numb | I don't have any side effects. i am very thin. no weight gain. if i stop it, my whole entire body goes numb. i don't understand why klonopin is the only thing that keeps the numbness from coming back. | i have no problems taking klonopin. I have no side effects. i just know that if i stop it, my whole body will go numb. It's wierd. i dont' know how my neurologist knew it would work. | F | 54 | 2 years | 1/24/2009 | 5 | anxiety | drowsiness after the first two doses. None today. | so far it is doing what is supposed to do. I do not feel anxious. I do worry about addiction. I also feel a little itchy, but do not know if it is a result of the med. | F | 37 | 3 days | 1/25/2009 | 5 | anxiety attacks | None at all. | 3 yrs. ago I began getting frequent anxiety attacks for no known reason. I was first put on Lexapro, then Wellbutrin (which didn't help), then Paxil. Between Lexapro and Paxil, though they worked for anxiety, I also gained 20 lbs over the 3 years (my eating habits didn't change). If I wasn't depressed before, I sure am now with this weight gain from the antidepressants. So, having enough of that, I switched to another doctor, who prescribed Klonopin, 1/2 mg. on an AS NEEDED basis only. I first began taking 1/2 mg. twice a day as a preventative, but, thankfully, my husband reminded me that I should only take it IF I need it. So now that's what I do and it works great -- stops anxiety attacks fast without side effects -- but make sure you don't take it regularly as a "preventative." | F | 50 | 3 months | 12/19/2008 | 5 | panic attacks/bipolarmania | absolutely none. i love this drug. i think some of my clumsiness is associated with taking this drug, but its not so bad it interferes with my life. my knees are just a little bruised. | i've been on klonopin for 2 years (a couple doctors took me off it saying i was "too young" to take it, but my anxiety only worsened without it even when properly tapered off it.) initially i started at .5mg at night and now i take 1mg 3x a day (morning, afternoon, bedtime) and 1mg 2x a day if needed, based on my anxiety levels. this drug literally saved my life. i can do things like go to school, socialize and even sleep. i don't even get full blown panic attacks anymore. | F | 19 | 2 years | 1/30/2009 | 5 | Social Anxiety | Dizziness, sleepiness, I call it flying | I have not been on it very long but it definitely calms the constant chest pains and rushing heart. Only on .5 morning and night. My panic attacks are less severe and I can almost deal with things i couldn't before, for example going into a store alone. Hopefully i start to get used to it. The effects are pretty intense. But it is such a relief especially to the chest pains. | F | 19 | 1 weeks | 2/11/2009 | 5 | Anxiety, Panic, Insomnia | No side effects, | I have been reading this board and have a few things to say that may hopefully help others. I have been taking Klonopin on and off for 2 years. I have tapered sucessfully and experienced withdrawl. Firstly, I would be DEAD from my own hands or some other way if I did not get this drug when I did. Yes, it can be addictive, but somehow it is more socially acceptable to go drink (which I feel is worse, study alcohol withdrawl) than to take an anti-anxiety drug prescribed by a doctor?? NOTHING is a magic bullet and nothing is w/o risk. I am also addicted to caffine, many are addicted to eating, smoking, etc. In closing, no one chooses to go through panic attacks, anxiety, etc. If I had a choice I would not have lived through what I have lived through, I would not be taking any mediaction, unfortunatly, these are not the cards I was delt. It hit me like a freight train, thank God for relatively safe pharmaceuticals, they have helped many. We are all just doing the best we can. If you | F | 32 | 2 years | 1/25/2008 | 5 | severe anxiety | drowsiness - seems to be less apparent now that i've taken it a while | my anxiety was severe enough to cause nausea/vomiting. the drug has cured me of this. | F | 43 | 2.5 months | 1/29/2008 | 5 | panic attacks | None really a little tired at first I'm fine now I can leave the house drive anywhere it changed my life | F | 36 | 3 years | 2/7/2008 | 5 | severe anxiety/irrational thoughts | None | This drug is amazing. It is much better than Xanax and it seems to hold its life quite well. It really relaxes me and I am not over tired. It really has been a blessing for me. I take two .5 milligrams a day and I just hope that I do not go through withdrawal symptoms when I try to get off of it. | F | 31 | 3 days | 2/9/2008 | 5 | panic attacks and GAD,agrophobia | I have been taking .5 as needed for 3 years. I have never had to raise the dose or felt the need to take it when I was not anxious. This drug saved my life. I can now work and travel not to mention do little things like go to the mall, drive a car etc | The very first time I took it - it knocked me out cold. But now I can still continue with activities with no problem | F | 37 | 3 years | 2/19/2008 | 5 | none | none | F | 24 | 2 years | 3/19/2008 | 5 | Anxiety | When my dose was too high I got a little dizzy | Very helpful | F | 21 | 1 years | 11/11/2008 | 5 | anxiety, OCD's,migraine,Tri.Neuralg | memory problems but I am old anyway | Have taken for 10 years and plan to take it lifelong. Prescribed 1 mg but found .5 works fine at bedtime. Why get off it if life would be miserable ...no more migraines , bald spots, anxiety attacks and it alleviates my trigeminal nerve pain. It works for me but may not for others.Quitcherbellyachen and get on with life. | F | 66 | 10 years | 10/21/2007 | 5 | anxiety and insomnia | Not sure of any. Maybe have less energy. But without it I wouldn't get much sleep. Have slept well ever since the first time I began taking this. I take half of a .5 in the morning and .5 about an hour before going to bed. I used to have major problem getting to sleep. I can go to sleep very easily now. | My brother has taken Klonopin for several years and it has helped him greatly. He too can sleep very well every night. | F | 60 | 2 years | 9/26/2007 | 5 | Anxiety | None that I know of. | This has been such a tremendous help, I tried so many other drugs and had awful side effects and still had anxiety. I feel like my old self again, I am now employed and even going to school. I'm suppose to take 0.5 mgs twice a day, but usually only take one, depending on my schedule. | F | 40 | 35 days | 8/2/2007 | 5 | Severe anxiety and sleeplessness | I experienced NO side effects at all. | I have been taking Klonopin twice per day (once in the AM and once in the PM). My prescription is for .5 mg and I take one pill or 1 1/2 pills depending on whether or not I need it. Perhaps I just have an extremely non-addictive personality, but this drug has been in no way addictive. I feel better than ever, as my crippling anxiety has disappeared and I sleep very well. I do not get a "high" from the pill nor do I ever experience problems. I drive daily and experienced no dizziness or ill effects. This was the only drug that worked for me after several others failed. Please give it a try before discounting it altogether. | F | 37 | 4 months | 6/28/2007 | 5 | Panic Disorder | Some days I feel tired | I have been taking klonopin for 12 years. I had panic attacks and agoraphobia most of my life. I had not been out of town for 15 years and could not go anywhere alone. Love my new life. I have traveled all over the U.S. by auto. I also go and do things by myself again. I fell normal. I am planning a trip to Seattle in Sept. by air. This is my final challenge. Has anyone ever flown with klonopin? | F | 68 | 12 days | 6/9/2007 | 5 | Anxiety disorder | 1mg makes me sleepy, but 0.5mg just relaxes me. | I started Klonopin along with Zoloft 50mg years ago when I developed general anxiety disorder. With in a few weeks I was back to my old self! I maintained that schedule for approximalty a year. I now only use the Klonopin when under unusal stress such as flying. The 0.5mg relaxes me, and lets me just be me. I will say that I have used meditation along with the meds, and believe this has also helped. | F | 43 | 10 years | 7/30/2007 | 5 | Panic attacks, anxiety disorder | none | This saved me. I was taking Xanix for a while, but when it wears off in about 3-4 hours, you crash and shake. Klonopin has a wonderful calming affect with a very long rate of action about 8 hours, and best of all you do not feel it wear off. I was on 20mg of Paxil combined with 0.5 mg of Klonopin during the day and another 0.5 mg of Klonopin before bed. Still on both, have not had a panix attack in over 13 years. Klonopin is a controlled substance and should never be stopped cold turkey. The withdrawl symptoms are terrifying, and can be critical!!! I took both meds during my second pregnancy after confering with the OB/GYNS and no birth defects. Had a completely healthy baby girl who is seven years old today. I wish you well! | F | 46 | 13 years | 9/4/2007 |