Posted by JohnX2 on April 20, 2002, at 1:45:24
In reply to My PDOC wants to cut my benzos?, posted by geno on April 19, 2002, at 16:37:42
> Im currently seeing a good pdoc. But hes trying to wean me off xanax. Im down to .25mg. But he doesnt know i take 1mg of klonopin, i get from another source. What should i do?
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> Alternative#1. Go to a regular doctor and tell him i suffer from anxiety and hope he gives me xanax or klonopin?
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> If i tell my pdoc i have klonopin, hell def. get pissed and not give me anymore benzos. I dont want to stop xanax or klonopin due to my monthly urines i get for ????? cant say.
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> I dont have a general practioner as of yet. So maybe ill just get benzos perscribed from a reg doctor.
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> genoI dunno, it sounds like you work good with your pdoc. Have you been up front about your recent dependance on non-prescription atypical anxiolytics (wow, what a euphamism) to treat your anxiety (not the klonopin)?
Be honest with your doctor. Tell him why you would like to take the Klonopin. Be honest that you would like to take Klonopin 1mg 2x day (that's what you talked about before) to help stabilize you. Maybe when you are completely settled on all your medicines (you've been changing them around), i.e. you get the AD and anxiolytic response at a steady dose, then assure your doctor you may be in shape to try tapering the benzo.
Otherwise, maybe look for a new pdoc.
John
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