Posted by maddog on November 13, 2004, at 19:57:23
In reply to Does anyone increase their dosage of Klonopin..., posted by Colleen D. on November 12, 2004, at 20:19:13
> when they know they are going to be invloved in a stressful/anxious situation?
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> I have done this on a number of occasions - before a job interview, before public speaking, before dealing with a frustrating relationship - and I wonder if I should just call my pdoc and ask for an overall higher daily dosage or continue to take a little extra when I feel I will be needing it. It really does work well for me, but I still myself anticipating panicky feelings and self-medicating accordingly. Any adivice or opninions? Thanks lots!
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> Colleen
> PPD, OCD and GAD
> 150mg Effexor
> .25mg klonopin 3 times daily
> 25mg doxepin p.m.
I do this all of the time. If I know I have a particularly stressful day (public speaking, interview, etc.) then I will boost from my usual 0.5 daily dose to 1.5 or 2.0. I do this maybe once or twice a month. There are no long lasting effects except that I do feel tired later in the day and sleep very well that night.If you find you do this a lot then I would ask for a higher dose simply because you will be burning through your prescription faster than expected.
cheers,
maddog
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