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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 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
 1  Restless Legs Syndrome Before hitting tolerance, I slept like a baby and had no RLS. After hitting tolerance and while getting off the drug (and afterwards), severe fatigue and insomnia. This is a very dangerous drug. At least four countries (Canada, U.K., Denmark, New Zealand) have warnings on the label stating that the drug should not be taken for more than 1 month. I became very dependent after 9 months, although I did not crave the drug. Getting off was a nightmare. Since benzos actually change the receptors in the brain, once one is off the drug, effects linger for quite some time. I urge anyone thinking about this drug or already on it to go to benzo.org.uk to understand more about it. Also go to www.health.groups.yahoo.com/group/benzo for a very supportive on line forum. My RLS is now MUCH worse than it was before the Clonazepam. If I had only know what I was in for.... Please do yourself a favor and avoid this drug altogether. F 48 9 months
9/4/2007
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 3  GAD / Social anxiety / Panic attks fatigue, apathy, lack of motivation / interest in social settings, people, etc. "Cycling" effect; lots of internal anger (during the downswing), rages, black moods, abnormal levels of aggression, possibly hypersexuality, eventually increased depressed feeling overall, and (for me) during the "downswing" , OCD's seemed to worsen or be more bothersome. Physical side effects: possible occasional acne flareups, constipation / irregularity, possible hair loss or thinning. Usually what happens is about a half hour or so after taking it you feel kind of like you're "buzzed" on something (alcohol, maybe pot), you feel expansive , talkative, thoughtful, etc. Then usually what happens is you just start to feel quite tired , out of it, apathetic, and you sleep (I would sleep for 2-3 hrs, during the day). Then you gradually begin "coming down", which is when you feel moody, excessively irritable, quick to anger, hateful, you can even envision yourself hurting someone , or, sometimes, yourself. In my opinion, this drug causes people to go into a sort of "mini" version of what I imagine true bi-polars / manics must go through; a "cycling" between an up that's really pretty damn good, and a down that's really...pretty damn dark. Overall , for GAD / Social anxiety / panic attacks, I would look into small (note: SMALL) dosage(s) of Xanax to be taken simply PRN (as needed) , as opposed to getting on Klonopin (whi M 32 8 years
8/30/2007
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 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
 4  CFS, Fibromyalgia, Anxiety CNS problems, memory deficits after 8 years -- similar to alzhiemer's symptoms, eventually uneffective. At first you think you have found the miracle. But just you wait. One day you will find that the side-affects of the drug can be life-threatening. I changed psychs and they were so concerned about the dosage (up to 4 mg per day) my other doc had me on. If you try and stop taking it, the CNS and pain from withdrawals are so bad you have to start back. Within hours after the drug get backs into your system the withdrawals go away. So how do you get off? I don't know but I am working with my new doc to do it. I have permanent cognitive deficits as a result of being on it for so long and I am only 47. My recall (memory) is so bad that it is embarrassing. I lose myself in the middle of a conversation -- my mind just goes blank. I have insomnia and all sorts of symptoms. But like I said, in the beginning it is a great thing. In the end--well, it feels like the "end." F 47 8 years
8/25/2007
 4  panic attacks, anxiety, sleep loss of short term memory, balance issues, case of the munchies about an hour after taking. Been taking klonopin for almost two years due to panic attacks that would wake me up from sleep or "sleep starts" which is when you're trying to fall asleep and suddenly wake up. Started taking .5 at night then recently increased the dose to 1mg to control panic attacks that I was having when waking up in the morning. Feel most relaxed an hour after taking it, and I get hungry. I tried coming off slowly about a year ago, tapered down about .25 a week for four weeks and experienced severe agitation, anger, depression and panic attacks and anxiety returned 10 fold. Went back on it and have been on it ever since. Can't think clearly sometimes, but generally, I think the drug has helped me greatly. I probably would have lost my job by now due to lack of sleep and panic attacks if it wasn't for this drug. Worried about long term use and coming off one day, which I would eventually like to do. It doesn't take the anxiety and panic completely away, but it helps. M 36 1.5 years
8/3/2007
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 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  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  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 Disorder, BiPolar Disorder I Initial: drowsiness, fatigue, "out-of-it". This medication has worked wonders for me. I have been on 0.5mg of Klonopin for over 1.5 years, and have yet to experience any of the side effects from being on the medication. I have, however, experienced the withdrawal effects of this medication after 24 hours of missing a dose. Those withdrawal effects aren't fun - but they depend on how quickly your body metabolizes the medication! F 28 1.5 years
7/25/2007
 1  insomnia sore gums, sinus and ear problems, wheezing, menstrual problems, oily hair, depression, stops helping insomnia after a few weeks..I was told to take 1mg nightly at bedtime..doctor didnt tell me about potential side effects of benzos and how hard they are to get off of..took for 5 weeks and had to taper off over months..you are in withdrawal through the whole taper and it is a nightmare..do NOT take this on a daily basis because if you have side effects and have to stop taking it you will SUFFER withdrawal effects: metallic taste and smell, insomnia, DEPRESSION, ear burning, itchy skin, chills, brain zaps, more menstrual problems, fatigue, anxiety(which I never had before taking this crap) muscle pain,chest tightness, headaches..2 weeks off and I am still feeling like crap and wonder when it will ever end..I was a physically and mentally healthy person until taking klonopin..be careful! F 40 5 weeks
7/13/2007
 5  Post Traumatic Stress Disorder No negative side effects! I LOVE THIS DRUG!!! I got cancer while my son was in Iraq. The chemotherapy caused me to have a very rapid menopause. Developed constant "free floating anxiety" & massive frequent panic attacks. Was emotionally crippled. Took .5 mg four times a day along with Zoloft 100mg. I WAS IN HEAVEN!!! Took this at bedtime, so it helped me sleep. Woke up feeling completely refreshed and relaxed. Have been on this for 3 1/2 years. It got me back to work within 6 weeks. I work a 24 hr week as an R.N. I line dance two eves a week. I have a new granddaughter! I am in love with life! I now take only .5mg ONCE a day at bedtime with 75mg of Zoloft. Yes, I am probably addicted to it. But, WHO CARES? Without it I would be like a diabetic without insulin. I plan to stay on this dosage until the day I die. Which doesn't appear to be any time soon. I am positive this medication helped get me into remission from my cancer. It gave me a positive attitude and sense of we F 60 3 years
7/11/2007
 3  anxiety disorder EXTREME FATIGUE If I need to go to sleep and can't I can pop one of these but if I am having anxiety, forget it. It doesn't just calm me down it shuts me down. And that is on a TINY dose. For me it's a sleeping pill not an anti-anxiety. I prefer ativan. F 34 6 months
7/11/2007
 4  Panic attacks Slow down in motor function, esp. at 1 mg. and used in conjunction with Cymbalta. Sleepiness. Do not EVER take this medicine with alcohol!!! Believe me: I found out the very hard way. It helps me sleep for about 4 hours but I do wake up again. I've started using it at night only, but I wish to wean off it completely. F 44 28 days
7/10/2007
 4  constant anxiety fatigue, massive weight gain, loss of interest in things I used to enjoy doing or creating, dependancy I came here most curious about WEIGHT. I began taking this medication for chronic anxiety and worry that left me unable to function as a result of a diagnosis my 3 year-old son received almost 4 years ago (and I still am having panic spikes along with constant anxiety regarding the situation...). After trying every pill known to mankind, I ended up on a combination of Seroquel and Klonopin. Then I realized that in less than 2 years I had gone (with no changes in diet...) from my life-time "normal weight" of 125-130 pounds to *GASP* 205 pounds. I was horrified. I stopped the Seroquel (mainly because I was told THAT was responsible for the weight gain, and also because it was primarily for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and I felt I had pretty much gotten over that "dwelling" stage of my son's diagnosis...even the panic still creeps and anxiety is always lurking daily...). However, I have had a devil of a time losing weight even after being off the Seroquel. I a F 34 4 years
7/9/2007
 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
 4  Teeth grinding, anxiety None, a little sleepiness, but nothing ground breaking Started taking it for anxiety and a chemically induced teeth grinding problem from an antidepressant. It works great. It helps with the teeth grinding, and I take a very low dose of it. I don't abuse it. Abuse it, and your asking for problems. I don't see a problem with addiction (I was in a situation where I was without it for 4 days, and I was fine). M 25 4 months
6/28/2007
 4  anxiety and panic attacks ( .25Mg during the day...and .5 for bedtime) After 45 min of taking it I felt really foggy and a little lightheaded but my head felt heavy...I didnt feel tired though. After 30 min of me feeing droopy...I FELT GREAT!!! I didnt feel tired at all! I didnt feel anything but a happyness excited feeling! I like this pill I shouldve taken it a month ago...It did make me feel calmer and careless of what made me anxious before! I didnt feel any fatigue or confusion or foggy mind...I could talk straight I had no side effects! This is a great pill!! I know its different for everyone, But deff. Try this med at least once! M 18 1 days
6/21/2007
 1  RLS/PLMD Periodic Amnesia that increased as time went on, confusion, blurred vision, Muscle Pain, Left Sided numbness and weakness, pneumonia... plus plus plus My dr put me on 5 to 10mg per night right from the start, I was on it for approximately 4 to 5 months before a friend showed up at my drs appt to tell him what was happening to me. I was sure I was losing my mind and afraid to tell them what was happening. They discontinued my klonopin on the spot and eventually all those symptoms went away it took months!! I don't recall having any withdrawl symptoms but I may have as I had never been on many meds before! F 36 5 months
6/21/2007
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 4  anxiety dumbing down of mind does slaughter a lot of anxiety at high doses HOWEVER... bad for memory, dumbs down my responsiveness, cannot find the right word etc. having an addictive personality i have to watch how much of this i use, very addictive stuff. good med all in all tho... M 23
6/20/2007

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