Posted by Veagus on September 16, 2003, at 1:21:36
So far (1 mg/day for 4 weeks) Klonopin has been fantastic for GAD and mild social phobia... in fact there have been benefits I didn't expect (Sleeping better, more energy (no kidding), *confidence*, libido, clear headed and at least 10% smarter :). No side effects yet.... save that my photographic memory has ceased tormenting me with useless images from the past. For the first time in my life I feel that I am able to think my own thoughts!
But one thing I am confused.... mentally I am perfectly clear and relaxed... but the typical unsettledness and anxiety in my chest has been replaced by a heavy, dead tension, almost a physical pain. In fact when my mind is clearest, soon after a dose, the chest tension is the worst.
So disregarding the token benzophobe within me, I doubled up to 2mg. this morning and the chest tension was mostly gone... for about half the day. So great... but I am worried to increase to 2mg. or even 4 or more that might be needed for full relief. My pdoc was not thrilled with that either. He had no constructive ideas.
This happened to anyone else? Maybe there is a benzo more effective for chest anxiety?
BTW I am not worried about dependence and am fully aware of the withdrawal. Although I am concerned about tolerance and side effects at high doses.
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