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Re: Klonopin questions

Posted by awatts on December 27, 2004, at 9:41:11

In reply to Klonopin questions, posted by TheOutsider on December 26, 2004, at 17:56:47

> High all
>
> I'm currently taking Klonopin as needed to combat my social anxiety.
>
> I'm slightly concerned about Klonopin because of the risk or tolerance and withdrawals.
> How long does one have have been taking Klonopin in order to develop withdrawal symptoms if its discontinued?
> Also I can't seem to get the dose right, 0.5mgs doesn't seem to work for my social anxiety, 1mg leaves me feeling very sedated, sleepy and apathetic. 1mg also seems to be rather a high dose, most people seem to be on a much lower dose.
> Should I try 0.75mgs? Is this the obvies answer!

From my personal experience, Klonopin is not best used on an "as needed" basis. You need to take it on a regular basis for a few weeks to let it build up in your system, and for your system to adjust to the initial sedation. Try 0.5 mg morning and night for at least 3 weeks before making any changes. If you're still sedated, but your anxiety is under control, reduce the bedtime dose to 0.25 mg (0.75 mg per day, total). You may become anxious again for a while because of withdrawal, so give the new dosage at least 3 weeks before you make each dosage adjustment.


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