Posted by ace on February 25, 2004, at 21:31:28
In reply to How often is too often to take Klonopin?, posted by sl on February 25, 2004, at 21:06:14
> My mom's doc prescribed it for her and it sounds like it'll help her probs. But she and I are both worried she'll end up addicted, and she's got plenty of health probs now she doesn't need more.
There is very rarely long term health problems from Klonopin or ANY OTHER benzo. You might see a little memory problems at worst.
Klonopin is an excellant medication, and, as with all the other benzos, shows very little evidence of tolerance or abuse.
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> How often can she take it without becoming addicted?It has a very long half life which means it leaves the body slowely and smoothly. I would prefer "medically dependent" not "addicted". She could take it for a at least a week straight without becoming medically dependant on it.
However, it is better to become medically dependant on Klonopin, than be suffering from extreme anxiety...
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