Posted by Viridis on August 15, 2003, at 1:32:22
In reply to Re: Clonazepam poop-out » Viridis, posted by Franz on August 14, 2003, at 5:02:12
Hi Franz,
I really have no idea how Klonopin affects sleep cycles -- I do take it every day, so you'd think that if it was so bad, I'd have some major sleep problem, and I don't. The key seems to be whether you actually use it as a sleeping pill, in which case (I'm told) the needed dose rapidly increases.
I haven't noticed any tiredness, but then I do take stimulants as well. Even without them, the sedation from Klonopin wore off after about a week or two for me.
I definitely agree about alprazolam (Xanax) -- I have tons of it, and always feel better the day after taking it. It's clearly a mood-lifter for me; I just try to limit its use since tolerance is more likely. Even with my infrequent use (at most once a week), I now need about 4X as much to achieve the same effect that I did initially. It's strange, since I use it so rarely, and I haven't noticed any tolerance to ther benzos, just alprazolam. My pdoc says that's fine and to take as much as I need, but if my frequency of use increases it's a cause for concern. So I limit my intake, because there seems to be something specific to alprazolam for me that could conceivably cause problems. But, mood-wise, it seems to be the best benzo, and I also use it for insomia now and then.
Have you tried Strattera (atomoxetine)? It's an odd drug, but I like it -- it seems to provide calmness and energy at the same time. Some people here respond well, others hate it, and my experience is that a gradual increase in dose is necessary if you're medication-sensitive. It just sounds to me like you might respond well, if you use it cautiously.
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