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 | ANXIETY | Nothing but positive things to see. This really calmed me down and helped me sleep. | F | 7 days | 2/24/2009 | 5 | Anxiety/panic disorder | Forgetfulness, sometimes dry mouth, feelings of overconfidence, muscle twitching | I've been taking Klonopin since 1999. I had been experiencing panic attacks and general anxiety that was giving me a nervous stomach/nausea. Took it more to relieve the physical symptoms of anxiety that were causing me to miss work/school. First started taking it twice a day, then once a day, then continued that way only because it was in my system and I was afraid of withdrawal. (Tried that once and it was ugly!) I was gradually able to withdraw from daily usage by just putting off taking it, longer and longer...until I was taking a small dose of it maybe 2 times a month. I will probably take Klonopin the rest of my life, as needed, because it really helps with my anxiety. Now that I take it as needed, I notice that it always puts me in a good mood - then a few days later, my recollections of that day (and sometimes my bold actions!) will be somewhat hazy. (Sometimes even in a "drunk-dialing/did that really happen?" kind of way.) This isn't necessarily a negative thing beca | F | 30 | 10 years | 2/27/2009 | 5 | anxiety, panic attacks | Very little side affects, sometimes I get shaky when it is time to take it. | I initially started taking Ativan and it did nothing for me. My doctor prescribed with an SSRI and the SSRI put me in the hospital with a fast heart rate. I can no longer take them (effexor, Lexapro). I actually started at 3mg but now take .75 a day. It helps alot since I cannot take the other. I still have some anxiety but this does help. | F | 37 | 2 years | 6/24/2008 | 5 | panic attacks | I never had any side effects. | It definately stopped the panic attacks. | F | 15 years | 3/24/2009 | 5 | anxiety after cancer diagnosis | drowsiness. | suggest most people are taking too high a dose. I started at 0,5mgs bid but asked to have it reduced to 0.25mgs. Don't want to be totally out of it and even this small dose really helps. | F | 67 | 3 years | 5/26/2008 | 5 | Panic attacks, agoraphobia, anxiety | None | I already take Lamictal (for bipolar disorder) and Ambien (insomnia), but 8 months ago my life came to a complete halt because my panic attacks and anxiety were so severe. I couldn't function at all... from the moment I woke up until I went to sleep it felt like my chest was in a vice-grip. I finally relented to my doctor's recommendation of Klonopin (.5 mg/twice a day). Within days I felt like I had gotten my life back! I know there are risks involved with the Benzos, but for me the benefits completely outweigh them... especially since I keep my dose steady and see my doctor weekly. When it is time to come off the drug, I know it will be very important to taper off of it very slowly to minimize negative side effects. | F | 34 | 7 months | 7/22/2008 | 5 | hypersomnia/insomnia | A little foggy the next day at times, only thing that would keep me from constantly wanting to toss & turn and readjust in bed. | I actually take clonazapam which is the generic- Very inexpensive. Went to Sleep doc- had insomnia and thought I had RLS so prescribed .5mg, then upped to 1mg. Wonderful in helping me relax at night and feel sleepier but turns out after sleep test I have a more serious sleeping disorder. Taken off clonaz and put on Xyrem-- didn't have withdrawal. Xyrem helps me sleep, but bc of how it works would wake me up and didn't help w tossing/turning. Doc added .5mg clonaz and is a miracle for me. I did hear it stays in your system for up to 40 hrs so PLEASE take it lightly...I am going to start not taking it on the weekends. By the time you go off it you may have a TON stored in your system which is why the withdrawal is so bad. | F | 25 | 4 months | 12/12/2009 | 5 | panic, anxiety, insomnia | None except daytime drowsiness, a heavy-lidded stupid feeling. That was no fun. | Had panic and anxiety and insomnia (severe) on vacation in a timeshare. After 5 days no sleep, walk-in clinic doctor prescribed 0.5 mg Klonopin at bedtime. He authorized up to 1.0 mg in order to sleep. This did the trick. But I have tapered down from 1st dose of 1 mg to 0.25 over 5 days. Intend to stop completely. Benzos are dangerously addictive and truly a demon if used daily (for most people). I regard this as for emergencies only. (Also have replaced occasional Lunesta with this. Lunesta causes panic in me after a day or two. Klonopin is a better drug for occasional severe insomnia) | F | 55 | 5 days | 1/6/2010 | 5 | Panic Attacks, agoraphobia | Only had 1 panic attack in 15 yrs and that was when my new Dr. took me off it and put me on Lexapro. She said it was safer. I was on Lexapro for 1 yr, had lots of anxiety and couldn't have an orgasm and didn't care about sex. I had bad headaches all the time, sometimes for 2 days or more. Went to another Dr. She took me off Lexapro and back on Klonopin. I take .05 at night and now I can enjoy sex again. | I know I will probably be on it forever but my life is great now. Panic Attacks started when I was 19-20. I used and abused Alcohol, got sober and was worse than ever. Went to counceling and all kinds of therapy until my Dr put me on Klonopin. It took weeks before I would take it. I was scared because of addition. Finally I took it. People in AA and my husband even told me to take it. I have been doing things I could never do years ago.I have been sober 25 yrs and feel great. | F | 55 | 15 years | 1/10/2010 | 5 | Anxeity, panic attacks | More energy, alittle more tired but thats about it. | F | 21 | 5 years | 1/22/2010 | 5 | Panic, anxiety, insomnia | I have had no bad side affects. | After the death of my husband I was given .5 mg tablets of Klonopin and told to take 3 of them a day for panic, anxiety or sleeplessness. For about six months I did take 1.5 mg a day and was able to squash the worst panic attacks or get a good restful night's sleep. Then I decided to taper down on the amount I was taking, which I did with the only side effect being a few nights of restlessness and body aches. For the last year and a half I have taken the drug infrequently, for episodes of panic or when I have a racing mind at night. I just did home hospice for my mother, and after she passed I started taking .5 during the middle of the day for anxiety. I have never felt addicted to Klonopin, it has never been hard to stop taking it. I do feel good knowing I have a supply if I have a few bad days. Because I take it intermittently, the very low dose still gives me full benefit. During the six months I took it daily, I noticed no reduction in effectiveness at the 1.5 mg daily dose. Thank goodness for this drug. It has gotten me through some very rough times. This is the first drug of this type I have ever used in my life and I am very grateful for it. When I have mild symptoms I try other techniques to settle myself down, but when nothing else works .5 Klonopin really helps the hell that is panic and anxiety. | F | 58 | 2 years 1.5 1X day | 9/5/2013 | 5 | Anxiety attacks | In the beginning I would feel "sluggish" and would probably sound like I was drunk, but that all stopped after the few week or two. No side effects now, other than mild drowsiness. I am still able to drive/work without any issue. But if I lay down for awhile I might fall asleep. | Switched to this after not getting much relief from Xanax, and my anxiety became much more manageable. Even at 0.5mg, it takes effect pretty quickly. I can take one at night to relax and fall asleep better - but generally if I take it during an anxiety attack, I only feel mildly tired, not enough to interfere with my ability to function. And it definitely makes me feel calmer. | F | 27 | 2 years 1mg 1X day | 9/19/2013 | 5 | anxiety, depression | Nothing really | Klonopin is the best - 0.5 mg did away with my social anxiety. I take 0.5 mg once or twice a week and I am not addicted. Klonopin also helps with the tremors I get from taking Wellbutrin XL. I don't feel "stoned" from Klonopin, just calm. | F | 34 | 7 months | 7/26/2009 | 5 | Panic attacks, severe anxiety | brain zaps, severe dry eyes, zero libido. but the disappearance of severe anxiety has so far outweighed those side effects. | Have been on Klonopin .5 mg/3xday for 7 years. Switched to it after took Xanax for 5 years & began to get narcoleptic. Doctor told me Klonopin would not be as addictive as Xanax. Am now very scared as new doctor has told me of withdrawal problems. The brain zaps started about 2 years ago & have become very painful. My eyes are now so dry that I have to take Restasis for relief & also got my tear ducts plugged. I'm not sure what to do, as I never want to experience the anxiety & panic that I lived with for the first 26 years of my life. Xanax & Klonipin made me able to function in everyday situations without breaking out into sweats, palpitations, and crying jags. But it would be nice to have some libido again. Is celibacy worth it in order not to feel anxious all the time? Worried about the withdrawal issue, as when I've gone off some SSRIs, I've had severe heroin-like withdrawal episodes that have lasted months. | F | 39 | 7 years | 8/17/2009 | 5 | anxiety, rls, insomnia, panic | The side effects? No more anxiety, panic attacks, rls and insomnia. It works. Try to stay on regular dosage - usually when there are side effects, its a dosing issue. More is not always better. In my case, I have steadily stayed on 1 mg per day at night. No problems other than a little less energy and need to take a nap during the day. | You must determine when you start this med that you will continue to take it for life. Honestly. I look at it ths way - if you had diabetes you wouldn't just decide to quit your meds, would you? Its the same with this - you have to keep taking it or realize that your old symptoms will still be there. Living a good quality of life with no more anxiety or panic makes it worth the price of taking the pill each day. What we need to find out is why are so many of us having such anxiety and panic that we need to take meds! | F | 58 | 9 years | 10/12/2009 | 5 | insomnia | none | I developed severe insomnia during treatment for Hepatitis C. Ambien stopped working, I was put then put on Dalmane which made me more depressed. I went to a sleep Psychiatrist who put me on Klonopin 1 mg at night. After about 2 weeks I started sleeping regularly. Once a good sleep pattern was established I weaned off very very slowly. I was very afraid I would have terrible withdrawal but I didn't. I just took it slowly (it took me about 6 months) and really didn't have a problem. My suggestion is that instead of cutting back "cold turkey" which can be scary, alternate a smaller dose with your regular dose for a few nights then stick with the smaller dose once you are comfortable. Worked for me, and I was terrified I'd never sleep normally again after what the HepC medication did to me. | F | 45 | 8 months | 10/28/2009 | 5 | panic attacks, severe anxiety | completely no panic attacks, combined w/ lexapro anxiety is down to level where i understand what "normal" is supposed to feel like and i am so thankful to be thriving as a person. It's a Godsend for me to have the right brain balance. | i had misfortune of running out due to mail order pharmacy issues. had to get emergency temp refill. because i lost the steady consistent dose i had i got unbearable slammin head and ear pain on one side, leg cramps and diarrhea stomach ache about 2 days after unintentional taper. if i ever have to switch or discontinue i'll have to go to detox facility or something. | F | 37 | 6 months | 11/25/2009 | 5 | anxiety,depression,insomina | a little more tired nothing to much tho | I LOVE THIS PILL HELPS ME A GREAT DEAL | F | 21 | 4 months | 11/30/2009 | 5 | Catatonia | Slight loss of coordination and balance, Drowsiness | Brought me out of my catatonia for the first time in less than a week. I also take it in emergencies (when my catatonia starts again), it brings me completely out of my catatonia within 2 hours. IF YOU HAVE CATATONIA AS WELL, I WOULD LIKE TO CONVERSE WITH YOU TO SHARE OUR EXPERIENCES. IT'S A RARE CONDITION AND IT'S HARD TO FIND OTHERS WHO HAVE IT. | F | 18 | 7 months .25mg 3X day | 12/16/2018 | 5 | Chronic lifelong severe anxiety eit | Not any. Did not sedate me. I became productive. I did not crave extra and never abused the drug | I was horrified that my new doctor after seeing five Doctors at same site, was the first one to wean me of because of DEA regulations, even though this was truely the drug that has worked for me. Even more horrified when she would not stop weaning me off even though I asked her to please consider trying later because of a global pandemic and the main caretaker for myself and my daughter still completely symptomatic. I am so scared. I’m the only one that can drive and handle money to care for the two of us both becoming crippled with anxiety and my fear of ritualistic touching in a panicked world | F | 57 | 7 days 1 mg 3 tx | 4/13/2020 |