Posted by garnet71 on May 24, 2009, at 10:29:18
In reply to Long time user of Klonopin, considering stopping., posted by Komet on May 24, 2009, at 0:57:37
I just happened to be reading up on Klonopin; am considering starting on this drug if my PDoc agrees. You're going to have to google Klonopin-taper-withdrawal or something like that...Paxil Progress forum has a lot of good withdrawal information. From what I remember, people recommended starting a small dose of valium while tapering slowly off Klonopin, then eventually tapering off the Valium. You can also google w/in this forum and perhaps find some answers.
Although if you read all the anxiety posts here, you might just want to stay on the Klonopin.
"That being said, I do worry about long term usage and impact on cognitive ability and memory."
That's my main worry too--but some people swear Klonopin, in smaller doses, does not affect their memory/cognition. I think having anxiety symptoms negatively affects memory cognition w/o meds, and many other anxiolytics affect memory/cognition-there always seems to be a trade-off for anxiety relief.
"I also think I lack motivation because of the medication."
You could supplement w/a stimulant such as a small dose of dextro-amphetamine. That helps me with motivation more than any other drug. D-amp gives me little to no side effects, but I take a small dose-usually just 10 mg./day.
Maybe you have ADD? Anxiety is often comorbid w/ADD, and lacking motivation is a major symptom of ADD....
Good luck!
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