Posted by Joe Schmoe on July 14, 2001, at 15:46:47
I am taking 300 mg Wellbutrin SR every day. During the week I have been taking 1.5 mg Klonopin a day - 1 mg in the morning and .5 mg in the afternoon. So far I am very happy with how this is working out (10 days) for my social phobia and dysthymia.
I am wondering to what extent I can safely cut back on the Klonopin on the weekend. I know discontinuing a benzo can lower the seizure threshold, and Wellbutrin can as well. But I am thinking that it might help avoid developing a tolerance to Klonopin if I minimize weekend use. Might minimize Klonopin side effects as well (I have heard there can be sexual effects and memory effects.) Is it safe to take no Klonopin on the weekend? Or maybe just skip a day? Or just take .5 mg each weekend day instead of my normal dose?
Also, is there any risk associated with not taking the Klonopin any later than 2 PM in the afternoon? That leaves 18 hours before the next dose, is that dangerous for seizure purposes?
Any input would be appreciated. I have only been on this for about ten days so I am sure I have no dependence yet, though I am told it is inevitable in time. (What does Klonopin dependence feel like anyway? How long between doses before you start to feel uncomfortable?)
Thanks
poster:Joe Schmoe
thread:70131
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