CLONAZEPAM Reviews (CLONAZEPAM)Average Rating: 3.3 (348 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare CLONAZEPAM with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR CLONAZEPAM | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | GENERALIZED ANXIETY | SHORT TERM MEMORY LOSS. SPARSE EPISODES WHERE IN CANNOT COMPLETELY CONCENTRATE. | I WAS TAKEN OFF XANAX .5MG FOUR TIMES DAILY. I HAD BEEN TAKING THE XANAX OR VALIUM CONTINUOUSLY FOR OVER 20 YEARS PREVIOUSLY. I WAS PLACED ON 1 MG OF CLONAZEPAM TWICE DAILY ALONG WITH 10 MG OF LEXAPRO ONCE DAILY. THE XANAX WITHDRAWAL TOOK ABOUT THREE WEEKS AT WHICH TIME I STARTED TO FEEL LIKE A HUMAN BEING AGAIN. ONCE THE LEXAPRO AND THE CLONAZEPAM KICKED IN I FELT SO MUCH BETTER. WHILE I GUESS CLONAZEPAM IS IN THE FAMILY WITH ATIVAN, VALIUM AND XANAX, IT HAS AN EXTREMELY LONG HALF-LIFE AND SUPPORTS YOUR ANXIETY ON A CONSTANT LEVEL CONTINUOUSLY. WITH XANAX YOU HAVE TO TAKE ONE MAYBE THREE OR FOUR TIMES A DAY. THERE ARE NO UPS AND DOWNS WITH CLONASEPAM. I AM LEVEL, HAVE GOOD REACTIONS AND FEEL BETTER THAN I HAVE EVER FELT IN MY 34 YEARS OF ANXIETY. IF I HAVE AN IMPORTANT APPOINTMENT REQUIRING ACUTE MENTAL ACUITY IN A DAY OR SO I CUT BACK OF .5 MG TWICE DAILY. THIS DRUG SURE MADE ME A NEW PERSON. I HAVE DONE AWAY WITH THE LEXAPRO NOW ALTOGETHER. | M | 66 | 2 years | 9/13/2007 | 5 | anxiety | I was afraid to drive a car again, it was getting to the point where i wouldnt leave the house, just completely over ruling my life, i tried to battle it myself for a long time but finally asked the doctor for help | i have heard that lots of people have had side effects but i feel better then i have in years, i am sleeping better, thinking more clearly, like i used to. i am only on this for about 30 days then it will be taken from there, but i am very happy with this, the first time i took it i passed out in about 50 mins, i woke up and felt a lot less afraid of things i used to love. | F | 27 | 8 days | 9/11/2007 | 5 | anxiety/panic/ocd | lightheaded/slight euphoria/loss of appetite/sleepy | I've taken almost every anti-anxiety/anti-depressant on the market. Clonazepam is the only one that takes the edge off without making me feel like a fat drone. I was off of it for 2 months recently and felt like I would lose my mind. Unable to work, concentrate, sleep or stop crying. Addicted? Probably, but I feel that term is overused/misunderstood- anxiety & ocd are medical problems- would a diabetic be made to feel addicted to insulin? I'd rather take it than live a life not worth living. | F | 32 | 7 days | 9/6/2007 | 1 | Restless Legs Syndrome | Absolutely out of control of self. Confused, found him sleeping in the stairway, on the garage floor, in the hall. | My husband took 1 dose each night for 5 nights (1mg I think) and each night he became confused, difficult to re-direct and very sleepy. He said he felt like a zombie and had much difficulty gathering his thoughts the next day. I would not recommend it after seeing what it did to him. | M | 41 | 5 days | 9/6/2007 | 5 | Insomnia and RLS | No side effects from .5-1mg nightly. | I've read LOTS of negative comments on here from people taking this for anxiety and I can't help but wonder if these are unstable people who harbor negative feelings towards EVERYTHING in the world (lol). By taking only 1mg per day (night actually) I have no side effects whatsoever! It is so much gentler than Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata and Rozerem and has no hangover effect. In fact, I never even notice any effect from this pill at all -- I am just able to get to sleep when I want. | M | 34 | 6 months | 9/3/2007 | 1 | Anxiety | I was taking a low dose and still felt so agitated I could not relax. Anything someone said could set me off. | Back to librium for me. | M | 35 | 4 weeks | 8/26/2007 | 1 | INSOMNIA | At first it works but as you continue your body becomes immune and you have to up your dose. When I have been out of it Horrible side effects. Feel very sick and out of control. | I have been taking this drug for 7 years. I have been to the ER twice because I thought I was having a heart attack. I was throwing up and would have body jerks. These are withdrawel symptoms. I take 4 mg. at bedtime. I want off this drug but am so scared of the horrible feeling's . My advice to you all is DO NOT GET ON THIS DRUG PERIOD!! It is highly addictive and very hard to get off of it. I do not know what to do. The Doctors offer no help! Anyone out there with any suggestions please help and contact me. I am truly scared. | F | 46 | 7 years | 8/16/2007 | 5 | anxiety | no side effects. | I take one pill ( 0.5 mg) every 3-4 days when in extreme stressful situation. It works after approximately 1 hr after taking it. Helps to relax and to put myself together when needed. However I am really trying to take it only when really necessary. | F | 35 | 3 months | 8/15/2007 | 4 | anxiety, panic disorder | Drowsiness, able to cope better with high stress job, sleeping well, able to breathe better, bad moods if I missed a dose (addiction) | I've tried several times to just totally get off this medicine, but the withdrawals were terrible. I couldn't even think or work. I am tired of taking the medicine. This drug is something that really just covers up your problems. So what I am doing is solving my problems and tapering off the medicine and exercising. It's working but it's going to take I figure around 6 months to get totally off. But in the end it will be worth it---no more medicine to take everyday yeah:) | F | 38 | 3 years | 8/7/2007 | 4 | panic, argrofobia | takeing ilt over 10 years... 1 mg at night. my age is 68. side effects is lack of concentration and short memory losss. maybe itchy skin(burning sensation) not sure this drug is cause the itchy skin. | M | 68 | 10 days | 7/15/2007 | 1 | RLS | severe leg cramps | Was taking for restless legs and would have cramps in my calves 1-2 times a week. On the Colnazepam my legs cramps went to severe and 4-6 times per night. Stopped taking within two weeks. | M | 14 days | 7/9/2007 | 1 | Depression/Nuropathy | I'm glad to read I'm the only one who has had this side effect. It killed my sex drive and shrunk my flaccid penis! I can't believe it, guys take at you're own RISK! | Guys beware!!! Do not take this drug! Side effects long after you stop. I wish I could turn back the clock. | M | 31 | 2 weeks | 7/8/2007 | 3 | Extreme nervousness/Panic Attacks | burntout,slurred speech,hangover feeling,memory loss,depression | At the start it worked great for panic attacks and tics. I became dependent and have noticed severe side effects from years of use. I have a very bad short term memory now and after talking with my doctor have found that it is also causing depression. I take .5mg as needed up to 1.5 a/day tapered down from 2.5/mg. If I have a good sleep I will wake up feeling fine but if I take the medication in the morning I go on a spiral downwards for the rest of the day untill I am completly burntout. I would say that this drug has helped me quite a bit but be aware of its addictivness. | M | 25 | 6 years | 6/27/2007 | 1 | anxiety | change of personality,more anxiety and depression. | VERY dangerous drug nor does it anything for your problem. Panic and anxiety or whatever it is you were given this drug for, is still there underneath a nice fuzzy chemical blanket, for you to deal with at another date. This date comes the day your body is in tolerance which varies for any given person and when you either need to take more or get off. This class of drugs has caused untold misery and trauma world wide and the medical white coats don't seem to know/understand/want to see it and send you off with a mental illness or worse. Anyone having a problem with getting off, please refer to sites such as www.benzo.org.uk and become a member at one of the online supportgroups. We have worked for years to undo what the medical community can't...get you off safely. | F | 57 | 8 years | 6/18/2007 | 4 | Anxiety/Panic Attacks | I have been taking Clonazepam for 7+ years now. I started at 2mg a day and now I'm currently at 0.5mg a day in AM. I have to say since I have been taking it for such a prolonged period of time I am experiencing many side effects from the medication. In particular for the past year or two as I am attempting to taper off the medication. I have experienced headaches, dizziness, vomitting, sleeplessness (insomnia), extreme itching with no rash, extreme sweating during sleep, nightmares, increased sex drive, abnormal eye movements and twitching, glassy eyed appearance, slurred speech, tremor, vertigo, confusion, nervousness, irratibility, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, dry mouth, increased appetite, sore gums, muscle weakness, muscle pains, fever. This is all over a period of 7+ years using the medication. I will say over the past year I've experienced the strongest side effects due to the fact I'm trying to taper off of it after taking it for such a long time. On a rece | I was suffering from anxiety and panic attacks. My only strong comment is use Clonazepam for what you need it for, but avoid taking it for too long. It is addictive. I'm in a situation now where I really don't need the medication to function but I'm dealing with severe withdrawal symptoms. I've read some of the other posts for those that suffered or continue to suffer from anxiety/panic attacks. The medication is to help us function, but ultimately we need to work on our issues in conjunction with the medication. If you suffer from anxiety or panic of going to speak infront of people, or crowded buses, or crowded shopping malls (as I did at one point), its very important to remember that we also need to work on other aspects of our lives to fix this, not just rely on medication. Its confidence, self-esteem issues that need to be addressed, not just pop a pill and forget about the underlying issues. I've struggled for over a decade to address all the issues needed to be addressed. On | M | 34 | 8 years | 6/11/2007 | 4 | Anxiety/Panic Attacks | Sorry, had to write again because I saw some of my comments were cut off. Here is the most important part...On a recent visit to my doctor I was informed that prolonged use of Clonazepam (such as mine 7+ years), can result in PERMANENT short-term memory loss. So, as I mentioned, please use this medication with caution and at all costs, avoid long term use. | M | 34 | 8 years | 6/11/2007 | 5 | general anxiety/social anxiety | acidic taste in mouth, lower sex drive (could be other med though) much more passive than usual | Developed a serious anxiety disorder 5 years ago. Was on/off meds for about three years. Was finally presrcibed Citalopram and it worked wonders for me. About 90% better. However, approximately one day a week, I would feel awful. Drained, irritable, exausted, just miserable all around. Referred to them as a fooey head day and forewarned all the people around me if I was experiencing one so they would not take my actions seriously that day. If I was having a good day I would tend to overdue it to compensate for the possibility of having a fooey head day the following day. Was prescribed Clonezapam to chase this and has it ever worked! I take a half a .5MG pill whenever I experience a fooey head day, which is about once a week, two tops, and the difference is incredible. I can focus, I have steady amounts of energy, I am pleasant, can deal with customers without feeling a panic attack coming on, and sleep wonderfully when I go to bed. It is so nice not to have to worry about having these | M | 28 | 4 months | 6/8/2007 | 4 | anxiety | tired and hungry, real hungry | taste great less filling | M | 36 | 27 days | 6/8/2007 | 5 | extreme anxiety, panic attacks | Prescribed 2mg 3x day, 4 1/2 years, but take .5 - 1 mg only when needed: overly anxious or agitated. For the more severe panic attacks, 2mgs. will calm me down in 15-20 mins. One mg. before a known anxiety/agitation-provoking situation (eg, staff meetings) works. Not addicting for me. Often go several days/week without taking it or thinking about it. It's short acting and is out of your system fairly quickly. It's a way different benzo. I could see possible addiction problems with valium because it has such a longer half life. Dependent on clonazepan only in the sense that it works. Changed my quality of life. | side effect - a little tiredness, but not enough to interfere with activity if taken only when on edge | F | 45 | 4 years | 5/22/2007 | 3 | Bipolar-rapid-cycler/Anxiety | (I also take Lithium & Lamictal, so you know) Lethargy, upset stomach, constipation, withdrawl | I started out with .25mg. as needed, raised to .5mg, then to 1mg. I'm now at 1 to 1 1/2mgs. 3 or more times daily. I know I am addicted, though not in the normal sense of the word. The medication is made this way. It is difficult since it is the only thing keeping me alive right now. I HATE medication. I want to do without. Even knowing yoga, meditation, working out 4-5 days/week, I know this won't work. I tried. I have to believe I will make it. (Done venting) Big sigh..It works. My tolerance level has increased, so I also had to increase the dosage. Please be careful. | F | 28 | 1 years | 5/5/2007 |