KLONOPIN Reviews (CLONAZEPAM)

Average Rating: 3.3 (1073 Ratings)

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KLONOPIN  (CLONAZEPAM):  Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines.    (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 2  generalized anxiety, ocd, depressio none I didn't really experience anything it was like I was taking a sugar pill. M 22 3 months
1/10/2009
 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  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
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 1  20 yrs none til tolerance set in . needed more and more. then u can't take any more. protacted withdrawal. DON'T TAKE THIS DRUG. GETTING OFF OF IT IS WORSE THAN HELL I THINK. THIS IS SERIOUS BUSINESS. EVEN TAKING IT 'AS NEEDED' CAUSES WORSE PROBLEMS THAN IF U TAKE IT ON A REGULAR BASIS. TRY THE ASHTON METHOD FOR WITHDRAWAL/DISCONTINUATION. DOCS NO NOTHING. TERRIBLE DRUG. SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY FDA. ALL BENZOS ARE THE SAME . SOME ARE JUST LONGER ACTING. F 53
12/22/2008
 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
 1  Anxiety At first, it worked with no side effects. After I developed a dependency - I could get no sleep due to periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD). I had no appetite. I would get tremors. And, of course my anxiety was worse. I cannot recommend this drug for anxiety problems. Once you develop a dependency you can expect hell on earth. My life was in pure chaos for 4 months until I got off of it. It is not worth the risk. My doctors would not believe that the PLMD was from this drug since it would be a paradoxical reaction (Klonopin was originally developed as an anticonvulsant). Once I was off the drug, the PLMD disappeared. F 37 11 months
12/18/2008
 1  anxiety, panic attacks Short-term: shaky body, weakness, felt like I was going to fall over. Long-term: mental fog, had trouble concentrating, anxiety got worse over time, got sick more often. Withdrawal was the worst experience of my life. Do not start taking this drug! It may help improve your symptoms at first, but it will stop working over time and, in my case, it can make your anxiety worse. Plus it does not take long to become dependent. It took me 2 years to taper off the drug completely. During withdrawal, I experienced extreme mood swings, panic attacks, strong anxiety, tinnitus, insomnia, and visual hallucinations that kept me awake at night. And it could have been worse if I didn't taper off at such a slow pace. I've been off the drug for over a year now and can't remember the last time I felt this good, especially mentally. F 23 12 years
12/16/2008
 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
 2  anxiety The withdrawal was the worst, I'm sorry I can't describe it, but it was bad. Not like, quitting heroin bad, but… bad. I honestly felt no effect. I was still as anxious as always. However, I was able to eat in a group a little better. That was nice. F 14 5 days
12/5/2008
 2  seizures, anxiety amnesia, drowsiness, slurred speech, dizziness, If you are dependent on or addicted to other pills or substances, this is not for you. I abused opiates for a while and went through rehab. I was clean for 3 years. The doctor prescribed this for me and I was hooked. i started abusing klonopin, which led me back to opiates. If you are in my position, be honest with your doctor. Tell him/her about any previous substance abuse problems. M 28 2 months
12/4/2008
 1  anxiety,insomnia At first I was thrilled!!! with the wonderfull effects. Little did I knew that this drug could stop working at any time(tolerance) but physical dependence would stay and produce hell on earth!!! This is the hardest thing to beat in your life! I do not know if I live through it. My life has no quality anymore. Please,please,never ,never take it!!! The better it works when you start it ,the worse for you!! You will get physically addicted and once the drug stops working(it may hapen any time!)you will live hell on earth. Never ending pain,insomnia,tremor,shaking,skin burning,psychiatric symptoms,obsessive thoughts,suicidal rushes,muscle weakness and tension unbelievable,inability to stand,sit or lie down,akhatisia,,seizures,horrible anxiety especially when knowing that these symptoms might be permanent or very long term. 43 2.5 years
12/4/2008
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 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
 3  GAD, Panic attacks No side effects until withdrawal When I first started Klonopin, I was 25 and my Doc but me on 4mg/day (1mgX4) Morn,Noon,Dinner,Bedtime. I had been taking serax prior which is short acting diazapam. For the first six years I would have told you it was the best thing since sliced bread. It was long acting,Controlled anxiety, and had no side effects. After 6 years my tolerance required more to acheive the same therapeautic affect. Withdrawal is hell. Feeling detached,disoriented,feel like your dying, memory problems and if not treated for the root cause of the anxiety, no progress. I don't drink, nor have I ever done illicit drugs. Yet I became addicted to Klonopin. To me it is no secret that presciption drug abuse is on the rise and the sad thing is Physicians must know the long term affects, act surprised when someone becomes addicted. After 4 months you become physically addicted. While, at first I was very grateful for the therapeutic releif and increase in my productivity in all aspects of life, after 25 years th M 50 20 years
11/30/2008
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 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
 4  Extreme panic attacks/insomnia Feeling groggy and spaced out all day, mild amnesia about past events, dry mouth when combined with SSRIs like Prozac. If you are ever offered Klonopin or any other benzo, say NO! While it is extremely effective against anxiety, it is also extremely addictive. I've been on some form of benzos, starting with Valium, since 1981. I currently take 1 mg of Klonopin daily. The last time I was hospitalized for Bipolar II, it was not at my doctor's hospital, and they took me off it cold turkey! They did not tell my doctor, and I went through an awful withdrawal, losing nearly 15 pounds in one week. At least I was able to stop taking Restoril for insomnia and substitute Lunesta, but that wasn't easy. Going off Klonopin has never worked for me. By about two weeks, I've gone full-blown manic, not sleeping at all, freaking out, hearing voices, feeling like I'm leaving my body. I'm useless to everybody. It is a total nightmare. I will try again once my daughter goes to college (in eight years). F 53 18 years
11/17/2008
 1  peripheral neuropathy at night Have taken only one dose of .5mg at night. Doc advised to take for 3 nights to see if drug suited me. Slept okay with no hangover, but neuropathy slightly worse during day. Now in evening the pain in my feet is unbearable inspite of usual meds. having read side effects I don't think I will take again. I have noticed very sensitive sense of smell. Every room in house smells different/ food smells not good. Dosed off during day and thought I wakened with racing heart. Feel almost elated, but tired at same time. Notice most people take for anxiety type problems - I am not anxious, so why these strange sensations? F 60 1 days
11/15/2008
 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  spasmodic torticollis I have Spasmodic Torticollis and have been taking klonopin for almost 20 years with BoTox injections. This drug has been wonderful all this time. It has helped my neck, reduced anxiety and has helped me sleep. I have recently been trying to wean myself from it though. Long story short: major panic attack this a.m. going to work - had to come back home and call in sick. Don't know what to do now. Tried to wean off too quickly w/o doctor help, I think. F 50 19 years
11/12/2008
 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

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