klonapin - Anxiety Message Board

stacyt88 · 10-17-2004, 09:33 AM

Well, my dr has now taken me off antidepressants and has put me on klonapin for anxiety, which I'm glad because I have yet to find an antidepressant that works for me. So, who can give me some info re klonapin. I'm supposed to take it as needed, but can have it up to 3x daily. Is it better to take it 3x day every day, or just as needed?? Any side effects in particular?? Any advice would be appreciated.

zekat · 10-17-2004, 11:16 AM

I would suggest you only take it as needed. When your anxiety is very high & your having a hard time coping. It's best with these drugs to kind of "keep them on their toes" so your body does not become dependent, so I would say to definately NOT take them on a scheduled dose 3x a day. I would say that if you are having a VERY difficult day you could take UP TO 3x a day, but would definately NOT do it unless absolutely necessary.

hry33 · 10-18-2004, 04:45 PM

its better taken only as needed as it acts quickly, there were 2 doses, .5 and 2 mg, so which is yours?

stacyt88 · 10-18-2004, 07:26 PM

hry33,

My dose is .5, but I've been taking half of that before bed...I definitely sleep better, but seem to experience extreme "hangover" effect in the morning. Any advice?? I feel like if I take the whole .5 tablet then "hangover" effect will be even worse. I haven't tried it during the day yet...I'm afraid to take it and have to go to work, you know?? Are you taking it?? How has your experience been??

Danielle895 · 10-18-2004, 07:50 PM

deffiantly do not take it everyday.
In school there called memory erasers (very true) which is why I rarely take my perscription. Also I lost 10 lbs while taking them because I'd forget to eat for days. At first Klonapins may make you feel relaxed and happy because your able to be your self, but tolerance to klonapins builds up fast and I dont recomend them.