Posted by Pattisun on July 9, 2001, at 6:16:18
In reply to Re: One more try - Klonopin and Wellbutrin » Joe Schmoe, posted by Rick on July 9, 2001, at 4:15:13
The psychiatrist that the family practice doctor insisted I go to told me that Klonopin was NOT a drug that you can get a high from, so he was not concerned about me being on it. And, that Klonopin was not a drug his 'recreational drug user patients' tried to get.
He wrote a report back to my doctor that said my anxiety disorder was "moderately well controlled and my use of Klonopin should not be interrupted"
And, as far as Klonopin and recreational drug use--well, back in the 80s I used to get Klonopin from my girlfriend because they were the perfect soother after a bout of cocaine use. {{that's that period of life when I briefly lost all control of myself and used cocaine for a while}}--that's hard to admit to.
I leave Klonopin at work on a prescription bottle OR in a Motrin bottle, just in case ((I've rushed to work in the mornings, forgetting to bring it with me)) . And, I've never discussed Klonopin with anyone, just told them it's meds I have to take every day. Never take my Klonopin bottle with me (just because I always kept that one at home with the refill # so I can call the pharmacy). And, of course I do have a purse, but I also keep Klonopin in my fanny pack, or in my husband's fanny pack (if I am not carrying one). I've ridden big roller coasters and it's set off a panic attack, or I work out too hard.
I take my Klonopin at 11:00 and 2:00 (or close to it). And, on a really bad night or during a bad panic attack I'll take another one (.5 mg). They no longer make me sleepy at all--it's been six years for me. And, I have a pretty functional life THANKS to Klonopin (and cognitive therapy).
Good luck to both of you. Never met anyone else besides me that took it until I just found this board.
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