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 |
| 1 | epilepsy | Severe memory loss, numbness, personality change, severe depression, cognitive decline, increased seizures (!), anxiety, migraines, stomach aches, chest pains | Klonopin and all benzos cause permanent brain damage, plain and simple. Even in "low" doses. More than 2 weeks is considered long-term use. I am devastated that my doctor didn't warn me. I took this drug to protect my brain from seizures. Now I am completely disabled instead. Once I realized the drug was hurting me, I stopped taking it and found out my body was "dependant"--which was not obvious since I had never even liked how the drug made me feel and never took more than the doctor told me take. So I began reducing my dose slowly but even still my body went into the most agonizing withdrawal. Vomited everything I ate and lost 20 lbs in 2 months. Irregular heartbeats. Horrible muscle cramps. Painful electric shock feelings in my feet and hands all the time. Now I can hardly walk from the pain. (Before using this drug I was very athletic.) This withdrawal has been going on for 2 YEARS now! I am in hell. Please do not use these dangerous drugs! | F | 36 | 3 years | 2/15/2009 | 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 | 3 | focal dystonia, writer's cramp | A little more fatigued than usual | Does anyone else out there take Klonopin for writer's cramp? | F | 41 | 1 weeks | 2/11/2009 | 3 | sleep anxiety | palpitations, nausea, facial tension | Does anyone only take klonopin .75 at night and not during the day? I am wondering if the problems i am having is due to withdrawal during the afternoon and evening. would appreciate any help you can give. I am unable to function many afternoons. | M | 47 | 5 months | 2/4/2009 | 1 | social anxiety | Memory loss, loss of co-ordination, confusion, dizziness, feeling "slow", nausea | This drug absolutely destroyed my life! Do not take it. Getting off of it is hell on earth and don't expect a doctor to be sympathetic or even believe you. The memory loss, cognitive effects, and extreme withdrawal or more than a lot of people can bear. I've just gone through the worst 2 years of my life by far. Stay FAR FAR AWAY FROM THIS DRUG. I pray this drug will eventually be banned. | M | 32 | 12 years | 2/4/2009 | 3 | Severe panic attacks | I have been experiencing very clouded thoughts, and I am a bit...I suppose, "off centered", as in, my balance isn't what it was before. Mild headaches as well. | I was prescribed klonopin AS NEEDED every 8 hours, no more than twice a day. The first time I took it, I got high. Very high for a very short period of time. I took it again today on the verge of a panic attack... It didn't help. I took it again later on, it didn't help. it did stop the full blown attack, but the anxiety was still very real. I'm worried about the withdrawal, as it appears to be a very disturbing experience. | F | 15 | 2 days | 2/3/2009 | 4 | Insomnia/GAD | The only thing that I noticed, is that I have to get a fair amoutn of sleep (10 hours at least), otherwise I'm really tired when I wake up in the morning. Also, in the first few weeks I was tired, tired, tired. | This is the 5th (Trazodone, Remeron, Seroquel & Ambien as well) med I was put on for my insomnia (and in turn it helps the anxiety too), and it's the ONLY one that has worked. The only thing I don't particularly like, is the fact that I have to increase my doseage quite often. Right now I'm at 1mg, but I'll be at 1.5 or 2 the next time I go to my psych, 'cause 1mg isn't working the same as it used to. But otherwise, this helps really well with my insomnia (which I've had for ages and never thought would be remedied). | F | 20 | 6 months | 1/31/2009 | 3 | Anxiety/not sleeping at night | No major side effects initially, But I have been on 1 tab at bedtime for 3 years now. If I go 2 nights without the pill, I start having terrible sweats and restlessness. | Am on Klonopin with 30mgs of Lexapro. Weight gain has been 40 lbs over the 3 year span. My food has been watched and intake 2000 calories day and less. Weight gain IS a discouraged side effect from these drugs. Labido is much lower since starting these drugs. | F | 44 | 3 years | 1/31/2009 | 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 | 4 | anxiety | none | F | 42 | 6 months | 1/28/2009 | 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 | Anxiety, panic | Loss of appetite, fuzzy mind | Klonopin helped me conquer my panic/anxiety issues. When I would get really nervous/stressed, it would help me calm down and act rationally. The problem is that it's addictive even at small doses - I do not recommend taking for more than a couple of months. | F | 28 | 6 months | 1/26/2009 | 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 | 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 | 2 | Tardive dystonias | Flushing the pills down the toilet. | Medical Marijuana is a much better antispasmodic. | M | 51 | 1 months | 1/24/2009 | 1 | anxiety and depression | Short term this drug does what it is supposed to do; reduce anxiety which also helps with depression. Long term the effects of this drug are devastating. The brain quickly builds up a tollerance for this medication which will soon negate the benefits. This results in the MD increasing the dosage. Thus the cycle begins. Withdrawal from this drug is slow and painful. No long term studies have been done so no one knows what if any permanent damage happens to the brain. I urge anyone thinking about taking this drug to AVOID IT AT ALL COSTS. This includes all Benzos. | Having been on this drug for 15 years here are some of the long term "benefits" you can expect: - depersonalization of ones self - complete loss of ability to empathize with anyone - the wonderful feeling of sleep walking through life - complete loss of all emotions - memory loss (no one knows if the loss is temporary or permanent) - an increased ability to feel listless, dull and lethargic - loss of ability to connect emotionally with your spose/significant other These are but a few of the long term benefits you can expect. Think very long and hard before you take this drug. | M | 43 | 15 years | 1/24/2009 | 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 | 4 | anxiety, panic attacks | I gained 15 pounds in two months of taking klonopin. I am taking a low dose twice daily. After hearing the "you must be eating more" excuse, I read many others that have the same issue including Stevie Nicks. | It works great for long term anxiety treatment but the weight gain is crazy. I am looking for natural alternatives and lifestyle changes to replace klonopin. If you don't mind the possible weight gain, this is great for anxiety treatment. | F | 34 | 4 months | 1/20/2009 | 4 | anxiety, sleeplessness | sometimes tired in the morning | It's been wonderful. | F | 54 | 10 years | 1/18/2009 | 1 | sleep/anxiety | None at first then tolerance and by far the worst withdrawal of any benzo - DON'T TAKE THIS DRUG | M | 45 | 3 years | 1/14/2009 |