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i have been on klonopin for about a year now and i haven't had any memory loss or weight gain. my dosage is 1mg four times a day, however, i did notice that if i haven't taken it for a couple of days that i have moderate/severe panic attacks to the point that i think i am having a heart attack. due to that i had my doctor order blood work and chest x-rays, with the results of the tests all being normal. so, it was indeed panic attacks, now i am scared to ever try to reduce the dosage to eventually be able to discontinue the medication. :(

25 year old Female

Posted: 2009-09-28 15:51:42

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The iGuard drug interaction did not find any serious interactions between your medications. Some of the medications have similar side effects, so when you use them together you are more likely to experience side effects. Crestor can cause some muscle and joint pain without being a serious side effect. It depends on how these symptoms affect your quality of life. If your blood work with electrolytes has not been checked recently, you could ask to have them checked to make sure there is not another underlying cause for your muscle pain or cramps.

Posted: 2009-09-26 00:33:12

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omg...really? when you take the two together you feel that way? my psychiatrist and doctor told me that i shouldn't experience any interactions or strange side effects. i used to take fioricet for migraines before i started seeing my psychiatrist and discontinued the fioricet myself because i was scared of interactions. i cannot deal with the pain of my migraines anymore so i asked my doctor to prescribe the fioricet again for me and he said that i shouldn't have any interactions or strange/bad side effects. hmmm...i wonder because i haven't started the fioricet yet. was is the amount (mg) that you are on and how many times a day?

25 year old Female

Posted: 2009-09-28 15:36:28

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Fioricet taken in combination with clonazepam may increase the risk and severity of drowsiness and confusion. The higher the doses, the severity of side effects is likely to increase. It is best to avoid driving, operating heavy machinery, or doing any other tasks that require attention until you see how the Fioricet affects you. If you are concerned about taking the two medications or experiencing side effects, please talk to your physician to review how to take the two medications and what to expect.

Posted: 2009-10-22 23:40:32

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As far as I know there is no difference at all. My doctor and pharmacist told me it's just so ppl can pay less for the same drug but still get the same effect.

31 year old Female

Posted: 2009-09-18 13:04:25

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Dear 54 Year Old Female..There is no difference between name brand narcotics and generic narcotics.If any of your narcotics come in generic then go that route. Why pay more?Generic does the exact same thing.Good Luck..

45 year old Female

Posted: 2009-09-23 02:03:18

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53 year old female, dealing with life altering pain and anxiety attacks for last 20 years. I have been taking klonopin/clonezepam for the panic attacks. I have no side effects. It probably isn't even effective. But my mind blocks that urge to shake and begin the entire attack. Medicine or me. Do not care. I feel better. I live well. I don't fear the night tremors. I 'd rather have the addiction than be back to my black life. 20 years-no noticeable side effects.

54 year old Female

Posted: 2009-09-09 12:10:06

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I have been there just like you. Xanax also stopped working for me. My doctor also put me on clonazapam, it took time for it to work, but he also had me on lexapro 10mg at night, it worked great for 6 months, then he reduced clonazapam to every other day, and went up on the lexapro to 20mg at night. I feel better, and off clonazapam. I walk in the mornings or in the evenings when its cool. When I can't sleep or nerves. I put my thoughts in writting or listen to music to relax. And try to think possitive about yourself. Things well get better for you.

48 year old Female

Posted: 2009-08-16 17:12:53

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been on clonapin @8 months mayb more, works great 4 my anxiety but cannot quit taking it without becoming ill, trying to "wean" off with my doc's advice, says it could take up to 6 months!!

51 year old Female

Posted: 2009-08-21 06:00:57

iGuard.org Answer/Reply:

Approximately 15% of iGuard patients taking clonazepam experienced drowsiness as a side effect. In addition approximately 10% of iGuard patients reported fatigue while taking clonazepam, 5% reported dizziness and 5% reported grogginess or confusion. There have been not reports of nausea or diarrhea reported in our surveys of iGuard patients taking clonazepam, as a side effect.

It is unknown how long your side effects will continue as every patient is different. Many patients will see the side effects lessen as their bodies become used to the medication. Be sure to keep in contact with your doctor, especially if the symptoms worsen over time. If your side effects continue or if you continue to have anxiety and panic attacks, your doctor may want to adjust your dose based on your symptoms.

Posted: 2009-08-13 16:23:11

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I have been on Klonopin for 2 years for restless leg syndrome and insomnia and it took me about 3 months for the dizziness and nausea to go away and after 1 year my doctor increased the dose to 1mg tablets and i take 2 at a time it works great for me

42 year old Female

Posted: 2009-08-19 15:46:13

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I know what you are going through. I do know that to get off of Clonazepam is a slow process. Ifeel if everything is going fine, don't rock the boat. I have been on it for 5 years and just had it increased a slight dosage. I can feel the difference but worse is feeling I get when I miss a dose or two. Stick with it and hang in there.

female
57 years young

57 year old Female

Posted: 2009-08-26 19:38:05

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I've been on Clonapan, for about 3-4 years, and lately it seems like it isn't working as well. AI have anxiety disorder, and over exptention on my refelexes. It's wierd, I would just jerk all of a sudden totally uncontrolably, and when I don't take it they happen. It's wierd. Anyone ever have that happen to them. And yeah, I feel depressed when I first wake up for abut a 1/2-1 hour, it's so strange. I'm prescribed 2 mg 4X a day. I seem to be on the highest dose here. Freaky. I wish i could switch to xanax. Get back to me if someone has the same things happen or just to chat.

28 year old Female

Posted: 2009-08-22 10:51:40

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You Bet. I;ve been taking this stuff for years. The longer you take it the more memory you loose Just FYI

56 year old Female

Posted: 2009-07-26 02:55:22

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I am a 66 year old female, and I have been taking 0.5MG Clonazepam described for 1 daily for approximately 5 years for Restless Legs. Other than being bothered for real sleepiness for the first 2 weeks I have had no problems. Of course, without them my legs would drive me batty.

67 year old Female

Posted: 2009-08-16 16:41:27

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I am 53 and have been on .5 Klonopin for over 10 years. Recently my sleep study dr. took me to 1.0 per night. I never felt side effects but I do have some memory loss. Is it the Klonopin, menopause, high blood pressure meds? Who knows.... could be any of it but I'm not going to stop it because I can't stand the panic attacks that come without it.

53 year old Female

Posted: 2009-08-21 23:44:00

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Clonazepam is an antianxiety medication in the class of benzodiazepenes. Less than 1% of iGuard patients report impaired memory or mental haziness with clonazepam. Please make an appointment with your physician to discuss your concerns about the medication and your memory fuzziness. A change in medications may help you to sleep better with less of the side effects.

Posted: 2009-08-02 00:54:34

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I've been taking Klonopin for around 4 years, 1mg at bedtime and one other as needed for anxiety. I'm having an incredibly hard time with memory. I don't know if I should attribute it to Klonopin or some other med or condition.

60 year old Male

Posted: 2009-08-16 21:52:55

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I've een takin Klonopin for wll over 10 years but I only take the 0.5 mg. and I've never had a problem. Maybe the lower dose over a period of time might help.

Katydid67

70 year old Female

Posted: 2009-08-17 13:07:17

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I'm 54 years old and have been taking 1mg Clonazepam (Klonopin) for over a year for panic attacks. My memory is beginning to get real fuzzy on certain days; especially the ones that I haven't slept well the night before. Some days my eyes don't focus very well. I do not like the side effects and am working myself off of the medicine against doctors orders. I much rather have a panic attak 2-3 times a month than all these side effects.

56 year old Female

Posted: 2009-08-18 18:29:14

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i sure have a memory problem but attribute it to my age and 3 heart attacks...i am on clonazepam for restless leg syndrome and since on it i sleep very very well and wish i had been on it when i was working. i often had to work double shifts and could not sleep

71 year old Female

Posted: 2009-08-18 18:51:18

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I was put on klonopin 2mg per nite for fibromyalgia in 2005, but I have a history of panic disorder. I think it has affected my memory and my ability to spell. I was a perfect speller. I am a 71 yr old female.I was on xanax before when I first had panic disorder and also inimpramine, which really stopped the panic attacks and was easy to get off of. Inimpramine is a TCA and has several side effects which I can no longer tolerate, Xanax is hard to get off if you take it for any length of time. Klonopin is longer acting. I found it hard to reduce even 1/4 dose. Xanax was hell to kick. I did it once and then had to go back on it anyway later. Klonopin is also an anti-seizure med and anti-spasmotic, which is good for fibromyalgia.

For panic I found meditation, relaxation and cognitive therapy were most helpful. Also, initially immediate exposure to whatever provokes the attack and knowing how to deep breathe.

72 year old Female

Posted: 2009-08-21 01:52:26

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To tell you the truth, I've been taking klonopin for over a year now and it's worked great. I teach
high school science, some at college level, which require a lot of memory use and I figured out that what causes the memory loss is the depression and anxiety, not the medicaiton. Of course, there are some medications that do affect memory, but klonopin is for anxiety. It also took care of my Irritable Bowel Syndrome, which can get really bad at time. If you have a problem with memory, put it to work more often, and focus on what your're doing. When we have anxiety, we're not focusing on what wer're doing, therefore, we forget important things, which then gives us more anxiety when we forget them. Keep an agenda or a diary and write everyting down you don't want to forget. I have trouble rememberring things sometimes, but
if I write it down, as well as my feeling, I'll be O.K.

53 year old Female

Posted: 2009-08-24 17:05:28

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If you have cash, then I just tried one of the best and newest natural meds for bloating etc... I use a full face mask every night for sleep apnea and that creates tremendous bloating as air is going into your stomach all night extremely fast.It doesnt happen to eveyone, but alot.I also have an arthritic back condition that gives me tremendous pain when the air inside creates pressure from inside on my spine.So, I dont sleep deeply and dont sleep well, becaue of this air pressing on my spine.If that wasnt enough, my Doc has told me to increase my fiber intake.Anyone that knows what this means is now laughing and rolling around the floor and cant get up LOLOLOL. Increse in fiber for those who dont know, severely increases bloating and gas, by lots and lots ouch.I got enough already.Anyways, I tried this new priobotics pill which is natural bacteria we have in our systems already.But, this is millions of them in a capsule.Take one daily and no bloating, very, very little gas and never slept so good and deep without pain.Rested in morning and actually cheerful.
I am shocked that it works as I am naturally extremely skeptical. It did very well and I looked it up and sold at walgreens and must also be in others. No side reactions to anything either.One problem.It cost one dollar a Pill a day, so it would be 365 dollars a year.if the relief is worth it and you have the cash.It cannot be beat. Remember align.Big compny Proctor and Ganble so no fly by night outfit. Hope it helps and can ask doc first.

60 year old Male

Posted: 2009-07-22 22:13:11

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I've had trouble with weight gain, too, but I've been off of clonazepam now for 4 months and my weight problem has not improved.

45 year old Female

Posted: 2009-08-03 19:05:19

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Hi Philip,
I have been taking Clonazepam for about 10 years and have experienced some of the short term memory problems. I started eating fish at least twice a week and doing memory exercises. This seems to have done the trick except for someone's name :) No cure for that I think except to get to know them better.

Larry
Male 59

60 year old Male

Posted: 2009-07-22 19:02:59

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Although it is not FDA approved for Restless Leg Syndrome, clonazepam is often used to help symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome. About 12% of iGuard patients with restless leg syndrome take clonazepam to help this condition.

Posted: 2009-06-22 23:56:46

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I have been taking Clonazepam for a couple of years with no side effects strong enough for me to notice. I do not have RLS every night, but on the nights that I do - maybe a couple of times a week I take a single clonazapam and within 30 minutes my symptoms are gone, allowing me to rest comfortably. I guess the one side effect is that it calms me and makes me drowsy, which is fine because that helps me get to sleep as well. I travel quite a bit for work and a couple of years ago had a panic attack from being on one of those little airplanes that only have 1 seat on each side of the aisle. Had never had an attack like that before but I felt trapped in this little confined space and was about to come out of my skin. After that I found out that clonazapam also works for anxiety and panic attacks. Now I also take one pill about 30 minutes before my scheduled flight and I am calm and able to sleep during the flight. It has been a life saver. While prescribed for my RLS I am finding that it helps to even me out whenever I am heading into a stressful situation. One a side not if you have RLS, I noticed that on days when I drink diet soda my symptoms are worse that evening. Not sure if they are related but almost everytime I have had a diet soda I start to expect RLS that night and it usually kicks in. I avoid sodas of all sorts now, diet or otherwise, and my RLS has gotten better. Coincidence, fact, whatever - you might do your own personal study if you drink lots of soda - stop for a couple of weeks and see if your RLS symptoms lessen. Worth a try - it has been working for me.

38 year old Male

Posted: 2009-07-06 09:40:21

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Aspartame, which is found in many diet drinks, can aggravate RLS

40 year old Female

Posted: 2009-07-23 18:10:39

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I developed severe, nightly RLS shortly after having three strokes 7 years ago. My doctor prescribed the standard medications for RLS, but they did nothing to relieve the symptoms. Then we/he decided to try clonazepam. Thankfully it worked immediately! I have been taking .5 every night for RLS for about four years. Occasionally (once or twice a month) I will still get the symptoms shortly after going to bed so I will take another .5 pill and within 15 - 20 minutes the symptoms are gone and I sleep comfortably. I have noticed no side effects except possible weight gain. Not sure if caused by the clonazepam or not since I take five other medications every night. Dieting hasn't helped and I am unable to do any serious exercise because of the damage to my arms and legs from the strokes. Overall I am very satisfied with the results of clonazepam for RLS.

54 year old Female

Posted: 2009-07-08 12:35:15

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I take a 1/2 miligram each of Clonazepam and Requip about an hour before I go to bed and I sleep like a baby. I took over the counter medicine for the Restless leg syndrome until two years ago when it stopped working. The combination of the two work great. My Mother had Restless Leg for years and her Doctor never could find the right medication for her and she tried everything. I have to say that when I first started the Requip the Doctor put me on one mg. and it made me very nauseated but I think now if I eventually have to have it increased I will be ok because my system is used to it now. Good luck!

64 year old Female

Posted: 2009-07-12 23:43:58

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I am a 59 yrs old female & have been taking clonazepam for severe restless leg syndrome also. I went to a sleepdisorder study. They tried several meds but this is the only one that works. I take
2 mg at nite. I have been on this for several yrs. Do not go off clonazepam on your own. I did at one point & I thought I was having a stroke. I did not realize it would affect my whole system. My insides were shaking, I could not hold a fork to eat. So check with your Dr. first. I have had no other problems with this. It has truly helped my RLS.

60 year old Female

Posted: 2009-07-22 14:13:26

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Weight loss is not a reported side effect of clonazepam. Please make an appointment for your daughter with her physician to discuss her weight loss and the possible causes of it.

Posted: 2009-06-20 22:44:04

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I was first prescibed klonopin 1mg: 3x a day when I was 18 yrs. old. That was 27 yrs. ago. I was on it for 2 yrs. During that 2 yr. period, I dropped from 165lbs. to 128lbs. A loss of 37lbs. I didn't change my eating or exercise patterns. My doctor had no explanation, other than chronic anxiety. Anyway, I tapered off of it slowly and sucessfully. My weight slowly increased back up to 165lbs. where I stayed for many years. I've been on and off both klonopin and xanax in the years since for panic, and GAD. Never have I experienced weight loss again. Maybe it has something to do with the youthful age factor. Just a guess. Good luck, and be sure to share ALL info w/ your doctor.

46 year old Male

Posted: 2009-07-08 19:11:08

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Started with panic attacks when I was 21 and am now 60.Then they just said at emergency room I was exhausted from work.Times I couldnt leave house or even move if anyone knows what it does.I have almost died at sea a few times and that is nothing compared to a panic attack as I explain to someone who has no idea.These things went on and off with differing severity for many years and have been taking it for about 20 or more years and it is a wonder medicine.I have taken other types, but this works the best.Have felt close, but always works and never hasnt.My doctor was on vacation or golfing fo two weeks and needed the prescription filled and did not leave anyone behind to refill.I must agree with the other person who stated that it was severe just going cold turkey off of them.I had worse panic attacks then before I took the pills, so make sure as they all tell you to never stop without a doctor to keep a eye on you.I ended up in emergency and they gave me some till my doc came back. Never want to go through that again, but still worth taking these amazingly good pills that just plain work and have few other side effects for me.

60 year old Male

Posted: 2009-07-22 22:27:08

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I have just recently been put on 0.5 clonazepam in the past two months and it works with my anxiety and sleeping. I've never really had a great appetite but i have also lost weight within a short period of time. I too am 98 pounds and i was 110. I eat when i need to but im not sure if me just not having an appetite or the meds that im on. The medicine works great but now my mom is concerned as you are. My doctor told me with the combination of drugs that i am on could cause some weight loss. So i would talk with the doctor about it.

27 year old Female

Posted: 2009-06-23 11:02:04

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Hi, I have been on Klonopin for about 3 years now for insomnia and anxiety due to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I have also lost weight and can't put it on, i am down to about 92 lbs but I can't say for sure if it is the Klonopin or the CFS that I have.

54 year old Female

Posted: 2009-07-16 15:32:27

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I agree with you. I am 57 and plan to phase out of taking the medication because I am one of the 1% that it affects my memory. However, the benefit outweighs the side effect, which is not major, but just a minor diminishing of my ability to remember things, primarily short term. PLEASE don't take this wrong. If I were 71, I would not consider discontinuing because it is the only effective med I tried. Although very difficult to get off of, I have never craved more than my nornal daily dosage, much lie people taking Valium do.

58 year old Male

Posted: 2009-06-03 00:19:21

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I have been taking clonazapam for about 8 years because I suffer from pretty severe anxiety attacks but it doesn't seem to be working as well for me any more ( 1 mg, 3 times a day) I asked my doctor to switch me to Ativan because they seem to work better for me...(My boyfriend takes them and lets me have a few of his when I get really bad) I recently began having tremors and not one doctor that I have seen will even address this issues, even though my father had MS for many years and subsequently died from a brain tumor. The Ativan also helps me to sleep....not one of the sleeping pills that they have prescribed for me help me to sleep at all & I have severe insomnia along with the rest of my issues. I suffer from headaches( whether they are migraines or tension headaches) and my doctors don't take them seriously at all either. I worry because of my dad's history but I can't get anywhere with any doctors. I am on SSI Disability and they treat me like I am a second class citizen and I don't deserve the medical care that other people get. It is very frustrating! So far, every specialist that I have managed to get in to see has been a complete disappointment. For some reason, they all insist that I see a psychologist or they won't treat me. I don't know what seeing a psychologist has to do with anything since they all have my records right in front of them & they can se that my MRIs and CAT scans show that I have REAL physical problems. They are causing me more problems than anything. When you have someone who suffers from anxiety,headaches, bulged & herniated discs in both the back & neck...wouldn't you think that someone would be more willing to help you? I even went so far as to move away from my home town to Philadelphia because the medical care was supposed to be so much better & ever since I moved here, I have gotten nothing but worse. They will not switch me to the Ativan! I am a 42 year old female

43 year old Female

Posted: 2009-05-19 00:13:32

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You do need to see a psychologist and a Psychiatist..So that they can find the right drug reginin for you.I am BI Polar.I also had severe anxiety attacks and My Dr.put me on
Paxil and it wasn't for me He told me to see psychologist. That was the best move I ever made. Depression can cause alot of diffrent aches and pains that. I live in Media Pa. If it wasn;t for my psychologist. I won't be here now. I am 59 .and a Female.So for your oun sake go see one. Your reg Drs. don't know that much.

60 year old Female

Posted: 2009-05-24 00:07:30

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I see a psychiatrist and he prescribes my meds. Psychiatrists know more about medications like that than other doctors. And that is who would switch you to Ativan or tell you why not. Good luck.

55 year old Female

Posted: 2009-06-01 22:22:39

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I truely wish I could help you and your son. I can surmise that your son, as with you go through hell on some nights. As, an epilepsy patient with restless leg syndrome, panic attacks, frequent migraines(having seizures and banging my head all the time), insomnia, I go through hell myself. I can only wish you and your son the best of luck. And yes, read medication books. Do as much research on a medicaton as possible. I am a Certified Pharmacy Technician I see a lot of contradictions with what different Doctors say, Pharmacists, Nurses, etc.about all drugs. Do your research! Don't let the side effects that you read scare you for a med. You have to say to your self....."Self, does the benifets out weight the side effects". You probally know what I am saying, please no offense. I just need to help people with the best of my knowledge. It's my nature.

39 year old Male

Posted: 2009-05-19 20:56:59

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I can appreciate your concerns,personally. I am familiar with TS, tho I've had a history of PANIC ATTACKS and ANXIETY. I was changed over to Clonazepam, thankfully, because of the longer half-life. I am 'under control' and sleep GREAT ! Med changes are scary, when you are the patient. I am also a Pharmacist; and how many years had I dispensed ALL these meds -- But this was different when for ME! Go for it;you may always change back. J,R.Ph.

54 year old Female

Posted: 2009-05-20 17:23:53

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I am 62 years old and started on xanax in the 1980 for sever anziety. The problem with xanax is that it only last 4 hours and crashes, so my doctor put me on cloazepam. I am on the maximum dose, and live a normal life. I am addited as I have tried to get off several times very slowly. Do not just stop taking this drug once you have been taking it for a while. I am certified sailing Captain, even with the drug. I am able to operate at any time of the day or night. If this drug had been available for my father when he was alive he would have much easier to love. So I have been on the drug for over twenty years, and I don't see my doseage changing in the near future.
Warren 62

63 year old Male

Posted: 2009-06-16 19:37:49

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I agree with the ADHD thing. I'm 2 8, and have been on Clonazepam for over 4 years. I was prescribed it for anxiety, racing thoughts, I was way too talkative as well, I would talk so fast and so much it drove my family crazy ( I still talk too much, but atlwast I don't sound as hyped out! LoL) And I barely slept. My brother had ADHD as a kis, but was on Ridilin. No one ever thought Ic ould have it, so they said it was axiety...I think I've had ADHD all along. My family Dr prescribed me it @ first a 0.5 X 4 a day, and slowly over the years I've had to up the dose (I'm currently on 2mg X 3 a day), and due to family problems this past year, a lot of my axiety came back X10!! And I would "twitch" in my sleep, or just trying to relax, my whole body would jerk, and it would make me get that feeling you get in a dream when you feel like you're falling, it was freaky, but the Clonepan almost curred it entierly. And as long as I take my doses as normal or when I feel a bit "racey" I'm fine. I can concentate and everything, and It doesn't mess youup like other Benzos. If anyone is on a Benzo, they should give Clonopin a try, it works a lot better and doesn't make you all "fuzzy" feeling. I"m very happy with it and it's quite affortable even without insurance, I agree - Thank you Klonopin!!!

28 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-23 09:24:07

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I have recently gone off of clonazapam. I was on it for over 7 years. My doctor didn't want me talking more than 3 tablets (1.5mg) a day. I was starting to feel like I wasn't benefiting from the medication so I dropped my dose and was off it within 3 to 4 weeks. I must say now I wonder if it was doing some help as since being off it I have been struggling with exteme anxiety. I often feel like I am dying. I have been precribed Ativan which is actually a very similar drug except that clonazapam is long acting and Ativan is fast acting. I have been generally taking the Ativan at bedtime but yesterday I had to see my other doctor and I was full blown anxiety so he wanted to put me back on the clonazapam but I refused so he suggested taking an Ativan then. I did and with 20 minutes I was starting to calm down but the rest of the day I felt very stoned. I was comfortable with no anxiety but didn't like the drugged sensation so today I took only half of one and did calm down, not as fast or as calm but it was nice to know I do have some control over the anxiety now.

44 year old female

45 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-25 18:16:05

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I was on ativan for six months and had a full blown anxiety attack twice, once i went to the hospita oland they switched me to colonopin and im doing much better, plus im on Lexapro too
that helps balance it all out.
Ill pray for you

26 year old Female

Posted: 2009-05-06 17:18:30

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I have been on Clonazepam for over 13 years now. I have Panic Disorder and this medications helps me to control my panic attacts. I had been to ER so many times for symtems of a heart attack for several years and the Doctors could never figure out what was wrong with me, until, I saw this one Doctor in Oklahoma for this condition and it was at that time, the Doctor told me that I had the Panic Disorder. He put me on this Clonazepam and I have been great ever since. Female 62 years old

63 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-28 20:47:41

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I'm a 43 year old woman. It amazes me how much I have in common with both of you. I too have suffered from anxiety and panic attacks for years. I was on klonopin back in the early 90's, then I was off it for a while. I too am talkative, all my life people say I talk to much and too fast. my mind races. I too believe I am ADHD. My brother is diagnosed with it and takes klonpin and ridalin.
I've been on 1mg, 3'xs daily for at least 6 years now. It helps but I have to double up sometimes caues of the mind racing and me feeling ansy. My husband was on it too, besides depression meds, he committed suicide on March 10th, and I've been suffering ever since. I miss him so much. I too am bi-polar, but don't really think I am. I don't have mood swings, but for disablity purposes I leave at is. well, thanks, I just wanted to identify with you all.

44 year old Female

Posted: 2009-05-16 06:15:59

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I am very sorry about your brother! My mind also races a lot, and I tend to over take my klonopin if I feel like I am out of control...but then, you know how it goes, you always run out of them way too soon. I tried to go off of them "cold turkey" one time and I thought that I was going to die. I have been taking them for 8 years straight! The doctors are constantly trying to shove anti depressants down my throat and I have tried pretty much every one of them..They all make me much worse! I wish that my doctors would listen to me as I do know my own body and how it is going to react...But, they all think that they know so much better than I do. If I didn't think I was losing my mind before, I am certainly beginning to think that I may be starting to now!
God Bless all of you & I hope we can all find some answers soon!

43 year old Female

Posted: 2009-05-19 00:26:30

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I am so sorry to hear about your husband. But, I can identify with both of you.

39 year old Male

Posted: 2009-05-19 21:07:37

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I, too, have been on Klonopin for over twenty years and it does wonders for my "crawling legs" (MS spasmosity). I have run out on occassion and subsequently can't fall asleep because of leg spasms and pain. I take 1MG at bedtime, and soon it's time to have breakfast.

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69 year old Male

Posted: 2009-04-27 16:01:35

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I am sorry to tell you this but I am on Klonopin and Social Security Disability and they cover the cost of my medication. My doctor just had to give special authorization for me to get the medication.

27 year old Female

Posted: 2009-07-16 15:25:17

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I have been prescribed many different medications for depression over the years. I currently have my depression under control, stress seems to bring on my depression. I have been prescribed Clonazepam for anxiety and stress. My doctor has told me to take it as needed, which is how I use it. The comment about this drug relieving muscle tension, for me, has proven true. My stress often appears as pains in my back. I take my medication and the pain is gone. Not being a doctor I'm not sure if it is releiving the pain or the stress, but which ever it is releiving, I am glad it works.

52 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-21 10:07:13

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Thats interesting that you mention that. I believe the primary purpose for klonopin is to be used as an anti-seizure medication. I was prescribed it eleven years ago for general anxiety and occassional panic attacks and I have not been able to get off of it since. I've tried and don't even want to try anymore because the withdrawals are so horrific. And I'm not happy about being so dependent on a pill because if I have to go a few days between refills I can barely go outside. My hands start shaking, I jump at the sight of my own shadow and I feel like my heart is beating way too fast from fear of just about any silly little everyday thing that my mind starts working itself into an anxious frenzy over.. And worse I never had a seizure problem in my life but after klonopin I've had quite a few nasty ones during withdrawal periods. So many doctors fail to tell patients of the dangers of dependency on benzos plus I've read they are pretty hard on the liver. Its a medication I both love and severely hate at the same time. I just think people should be aware of the dangers before they look at it as their savior for all their problems plus I wish I had taken the step for other types of therapy for my anxiety to work hand in hand with the medication. Anyway, I hope I don't sound preachy because I'm certainly not one to talk myself, I don't know what I would do without klonopin right now. But I seriously wish I could live my life free of the klonopin chain around my neck. Yes i

29 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-22 13:15:37

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To the 29 year old female that wishes she never took Klonopin. I know exactly how you feel. I have been on and off of it for over 20 years, now. The doctors started me on Librium, then xanax. I heard alot of bad things about it, and asked the doctor to put me on something not so addictive. He put me on the Klonopin. It is worse than xanax. My withdrawals are terrible. I really can't go more that a day without them. I am only on 1 mg. twice a day, but when I was on 1 a day, it just wasn't working very well. I have panic attacks and terrible anxiety. Maybe I have social anxiety behavior or something, also, because I was really, I mean really shy! before I started taking pills. I am 54 now and I know that I will never be able to get off of them, but I would rather feel normal than how I feel without them. My fiance finally agrees, that they are worth staying on, because when I run out I drive him crazy, because I am really a mess without them! I always get blood tests every year, and everything is OK so I guess the risk of taking them is worth it to me. I once had to go off of them for a while, because we moved, and I couldn't find a doctor in the area, that would give them to me, and I thought at the end of 3 months I would be OK, but I was worse. I was hearing things, having terrible panic attacks and it was very hard to leave the house. I rarely slept. I am lucky, though. One of my local pharmacies sells 60 of them for under 15 dollars. I had to really search to find them that cheap. My insurance does not cover them either, because they are for anxiety. I have been treated like a drug addict at some pharmacies! Good luck and don't worry about the dependency if you really do need them. I have tried mental health clinics. They keep me on them.

55 year old Female

Posted: 2009-05-09 01:28:40

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Thats interesting that you bring up the seizure aspect. I believe the primary purpose for klonopin is to be used as an anti-seizure medication. I was prescribed it eleven years ago for general anxiety and occassional panic attacks and I have not been able to get off of it since. I've tried and don't even want to try anymore because the withdrawals are so horrific. And I'm not happy about being so dependent on a pill because if I have to go a few days between refills I can barely go outside. My hands start shaking, I jump at the sight of my own shadow and I feel like my heart is beating way too fast from fear of just about any silly little everyday thing that my mind starts working itself into an anxious frenzy over.. And worse I never had a seizure problem in my life but after klonopin I've had quite a few nasty ones during withdrawal periods. So many doctors fail to tell patients of the dangers of dependency on benzos plus I've read they are pretty hard on the liver. Its a medication I both love and severely hate at the same time. I just think people should be aware of the dangers before they look at it as their savior for all their problems plus I wish I had taken the step for other types of therapy for my anxiety to work hand in hand with the medication. Anyway, I hope I don't sound preachy because I'm certainly not one to talk myself, I don't know what I would do without klonopin right now. I wish I could live my life free of the klonopin chain around my neck. Yes i should try and taper - but I'm guessing my fear of not having it greatly supercedes my desire to be free of it. Its been good to read other peoples experiences here with it - people who aren't on it often don't understand or believe how truly nasty the withdrawals can be.

29 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-22 13:24:22

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You should never stop any medication without talking to or seeing your physician first. Make a doctors appointment and let him/her know that you want to get off this medication and ask if tapering down is necessary sine your daily dose is not a large one but you have been on it for long enough that you should consult your physician rather than try to handle it on your own or with the advice of nonmedical persons.

43 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-30 14:36:20

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True, you should always consult a doctor. Having said that, Klonopin can be a very tricky medication to get off of because of the rebound anxiety. If someone tapers too quickly and rebound anxiety hits hard, they can be discouraged and just go back to the original dosage. The key is to taper slowly to the degree that you are not feeling too lousy in the process of cutting back. I have been on and off Klonopin for years. I have taken up to two .5mg tabs per day. When I taper, I do so by cutting back 1/4 of a .5mg tab per week until done. This might sound silly, but any faster than that, my IBS comes back with a vengance and my irritability is too high. While a doctor will give you guidelines for tapering, ultimately, only you can know how much and at what pace a tapering process will work so that you do not have too much rebound anxiety (in my humble opinion).

47 year old Male

Posted: 2009-04-11 02:55:19

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I'm sorry to hear that you have not had good luck with your meds. I was on Zoloft at one point but it did not work well for me. My doctor tried several different things and I am happy to say that Lexapro is wonderful! It has really helped my anxiety, as well as several other issues. I also take Klonopin on an "as needed" basis, and it too helps me tremendously. Maybe your doctor would be willing to try some alternatives for you. Definitely consult your doctor before stopping/changing any medications.

37 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-19 00:31:32

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Google search "clonozepam withdrawal" this will hopefully get you an idea of how dangerous Clonozepam is and how hard it is to get off of. I have specifically replied to you but everyone who is on this Clonezepam blog should read this. I am 29, i have been on klonopin (clonozepam) for 10 years and i have tried repeatedly over the last 3-5 years to get off of it with no success until now. There are many websites now that help people get off of psychiatric drugs because unfortunately our doctors, psychiatrists, counselors, therapists, psychologists, and any specialist do not know the degree of severity involved with getting off of clonozepam. It is quite sad to say the least. the program i use can be found at www.theroadback.org I have been on 2mg a day for 10 years and with the help of the program and its structure and T.R.B.'s experience I have been able to taper down without many withdrawal symptoms at all. I still work and can function. I am currently about to drop from 1.6 mg to 1.5 and i continue to drop 5% from my original 2mg every 2 weeks.

29 year old Male

Posted: 2009-04-23 17:59:43

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You are sooooooooo right about clonzepam. Check this out. Did you know the FDA requires generic companies to have only 80% of the actual drug to pass!!! For example, you may get a tablet, say 1mg, may only have 0.8mgs of the drug in the pill!!! Some people may think, " oh, it's only 0.2mgs, what the problem. Without going into the actual pharmaceutics, if I am paying for 1mg I EXPECT 1mg. This is a reason of the huge price difference between brand names and generics. A brand name you are guaranteed 1mg. Anyway good luck.

39 year old Male

Posted: 2009-05-19 21:29:11

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I am a 54 year old male who has been on Clonazepam 1.5 twice a day for essential tremor. My head would shake very little. The Clonazepam worked after trying 3 or 4 other meds. I have been on it for about 8 years with no problem. Mike

55 year old Male

Posted: 2009-05-06 13:10:31

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I also suffer with severe panic attacks. They have gotten worse over the years. I was taking zanex which helped but I had to increase my dosage regularly. My Dr. advised me to start Klinopin because it was about the same as zanex (which only lasts 2 hours) and Klinopin about 5 hours. I have had better luck with the Klinopin but still suffer attacks not as often if the don't catch it time without the medication.

58 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-30 21:04:09

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I have to agree with your praise for Klonopin. I have been using it on and off for 16 years for panic attacks and anxiety. Having said that, for me, the next best thing I have done for myself has been to get into long-term psychoanalytic psychotherapy, so that I'm not only masking the symptoms, but trying to get at the emotional root of them. It's been a long journey, but I am no longer feeling the need to be on Klonopin. Therapy is not for everyone, but it's sad bad that the people who might benefit from it are not utilizing it.

47 year old Male

Posted: 2009-04-11 03:06:03

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I take 1/2 mg Klonopin 5 nights/wk for insomnia. Sat night I don't take any, then Sun night I take 1 mg. My doc was worried about my liver - he said he read somewhere it can cause liver damage & didn't want me to have a problem with that - WITH 1 mg sometimes not even???!!!!!! I'm so glad you've been using it on/off for 16 yrs I was concerned when I first started it that you can take it long term? Anyway, Klonopin works for me as little the dose I take.

49 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-21 16:51:18