Posted by Simcha on January 15, 2002, at 7:49:36
In reply to Simcha Re: Klonopin sedation, posted by Amy Blue on January 14, 2002, at 16:25:00
Amy,
Thanks very much. I'm finding that I'm less sedated already than last week. I do find that the anti-anxiety part works fabulously. I will stick with it. I'm a big guy so 1mg might be necessary due to my body-weight. I'm happy with all of my dosages at this time.
Thanks for the encouragement. I look forward to a further balancing in two or so months where the sedation wears off completely.
I do like the floaty, restful feeling at night. I really hope I get to keep that. If not, oh well. At least I'm not grinding my teeth and my legs are still... ;-)
-Simmy
> Simcha,
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> If you take Klonopin (generic or brand) daily the sedative effect will wear off after maybe 2 months. But the anti-anxiety effect does not wear off.. This was my experience and I've read others with the same. I've taken Klonopin on and off since 1996. It no longer helps me sleep, but it's very helpful at eliminating anxiety.
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> If you are too sedated with your dosage you can lower it. I was initially RXed 1 mg at night and 0.5 mgs morning but I found the .5 to be too sedating so broke it in half. Now I usually take 0.5 mgs every morning.
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> good luck,
> Amy Blue
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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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