Posted by Dinah on January 10, 2002, at 8:37:53
In reply to Re: Klonopin First Night/Day » Dinah, posted by Simcha on January 10, 2002, at 7:38:23
> Dinah,
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> I'm on the generic version and I find it very sedating when I take it initially. Of course last night was only my second night on the stuff.
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> I take 1mg before bedtime to releive bruxism (grinding teeth).
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> I was wondering if it will always knock me out about an hour after taking my dose, or will I get used to it.
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> Also I have noticed that things that used to be a big deal during the day just do not affect me like they used to. I have much more of a clear head about such incidents and I'm more willing to let them go. I've found that I cannot get aggitated really well even if I try.
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> Any more information about taking this drug would be appreciated. If I find it too sedating do you think I could cut my pill in half without consulting my pdoc? Do you think I should wait a couple of weeks to see if I adjust?
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> What was your experience starting this drug?
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> Thanks,
> SimchaSimcha,
I don't know if I can help you here. I never found Klonopin to be particularly sedating (although it helps me sleep when I am sleepy) and it never affected my mood at all the next day, even when first starting it. I usually take only .5 mg at night though. And if I take 1mg, it's usually because I am so anxious that it counteracts the increased dose. I'm sure you can experiment with reducing the dose and seeing if it helps the bruxism without causing the sedation. I've never heard of a doctor complaining that you reduced your benzo dose :).
Dinah
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