Posted by cache-monkey on January 12, 2005, at 1:41:54
Hey all,
I've been on 1.25 mg Xanax per day since having a panic attack about 10 days ago. (There had been constant anxiety, but building shortly before the attack. Oh and for the record, I take low-dose BuSpar and Lamictal plus a bunch of supplements.)
Anyway, my doc wants to switch me to Klonopin. I'm currently on my second night of 0.5 mg. During the day today, I feel like I had to pretty much take the same amount of Xanax as I had previously been taking. I.e., I couldn't "feel" the Klonopin, possibly outside of some sedation this morning.
I feel like with Xanax, it works almost right away with noticable effects. Should I expect the anxiolysis to more gradual with Klonopin (due to the longer half-life)? At what point should I start reducing my Xanax?
Also, when does the sedation typically wear off?
Finally, I think my stomach seems to get a little upset (mild pain, indigestion) after dosing Klonopin. Has anyone experienced this? Is it just a matter of getting used to the drug, or will it wear off at some point?
Lots of questions, I know, but any help is greatly appreciated.
Best,
cache-monkey
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