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Posted by Geezer on February 2, 2002, at 19:19:37
In reply to The Question: Taper Klonopin or add WB to Effexor?, posted by AnneL on February 2, 2002, at 16:14:46
> Hi,
> I have been on Effexor XR and Klonopin 1 mg. as a "package deal" for one year now. (Effexor dose has been stable at 225 mg. for 6 months). Klonopin was prescribed for start-up anxiety due to SNRI activation
> and insomnia induced by Effexor. Problem: Daytime drowsiness/hypersomnia most notable on weekends when there is "time" to relax. Pdoc thinks although the Effexor may be part of the problem, that he feels the real culprit is the long-half life of the Klonopin.
>
> He has me on a taper schedule of 0.75 mg. of Klonopin
> (3/4 of a tablet of Klonopin, not entirely exact science here) for one week and then he wants me to taper the Klonopin down to 0.5 mg. to see if this helps.
>
> I have only tapered one evening and my sleep was restless and slightly anxious. Tapering off this med is going to be tough or so it seems. My GP suggested staying on the Klonopin since it works so well for my sleep and adding 150 mg. of Wellbutrin in the AM. Any comments or suggestions? Many, many thanks to all those who respond. :) AnneHi Anne,
My opinion only....OK? I was on Klonopin 1.5mg for about 6 mos. and found it caused extreme sleepyness (I am on other meds as well). My pdoc had me do a 10 day taper and I came off with no adverse effects at all. I take Ambien for sleep but that's only good for 4 or 5 hours. You might want to try the taper before adding anything else. I get in trouble when I have too many drugs going at once. I have a past history of Benzo abuse so klonopin was an important find for me - no euphoria - no abuse, did its job and I was glad to get rid of it.
Best regards,Geezer
Posted by JohnX2 on February 3, 2002, at 0:31:38
In reply to The Question: Taper Klonopin or add WB to Effexor?, posted by AnneL on February 2, 2002, at 16:14:46
I would try bailing on Klonopin 1st.
Better to subtract medicines before adding medicines.
Especially if you can get rid of a potentially
habit forming med that has already served its
utility.Good Luck,
John
> Hi,
> I have been on Effexor XR and Klonopin 1 mg. as a "package deal" for one year now. (Effexor dose has been stable at 225 mg. for 6 months). Klonopin was prescribed for start-up anxiety due to SNRI activation
> and insomnia induced by Effexor. Problem: Daytime drowsiness/hypersomnia most notable on weekends when there is "time" to relax. Pdoc thinks although the Effexor may be part of the problem, that he feels the real culprit is the long-half life of the Klonopin.
>
> He has me on a taper schedule of 0.75 mg. of Klonopin
> (3/4 of a tablet of Klonopin, not entirely exact science here) for one week and then he wants me to taper the Klonopin down to 0.5 mg. to see if this helps.
>
> I have only tapered one evening and my sleep was restless and slightly anxious. Tapering off this med is going to be tough or so it seems. My GP suggested staying on the Klonopin since it works so well for my sleep and adding 150 mg. of Wellbutrin in the AM. Any comments or suggestions? Many, many thanks to all those who respond. :) Anne
Posted by AnneL on February 3, 2002, at 17:15:52
In reply to Re: The Question: Taper Klonopin or add WB to Effexor? » AnneL, posted by JohnX2 on February 3, 2002, at 0:31:38
> Hi John,
> I agree that the best thing to do right now is to not add another medication to the mix. I have a certain amount of anxiety over tapering down on the Klonopin. I know that I have a physical and psychological dependence on Klonopin, but no abuse issues. I will try to remember to take this one day at a time and not try and predict what will happen in the future. I have some resentment and regret over getting involved with Klonopin in the first place, but it helped me to get on Effexor and stay on it. Thank you very much for your suggestion. :) Anne
>
>
>
Posted by AnneL on February 3, 2002, at 20:22:19
In reply to Re: The Question: Taper Klonopin or add WB to Effexor? » JohnX2, posted by AnneL on February 3, 2002, at 17:15:52
> I feel absolutely depressed. It hit me around 2PM today. It came out of nowhere. Other than weekend drowsiness at times, I have been doing great. This depression has thrown me for a loop.
Any connection with my tapering down on the Klonopin? The 2 nights I decreased my dose were not the greatest either (every hour I wake up).
I read that Klonopin is a mild (?) mood stabilizer, any truth to this? I am sorry I even mentioned the drowsiness to my pdoc. I would much rather feel morning grogginess which goes away with the first cup of coffee and a little daytime drowsiness on the weekends (never at work) then the way I feel right now. I want to abandon this taper and get back to where I was. Any thoughts? Thanks Anne :(
Posted by JohnX2 on February 4, 2002, at 20:55:23
In reply to Depressed after 2 days of Klonopin Taper. . ., posted by AnneL on February 3, 2002, at 20:22:19
Hi Anne,It is true that Klonopin is a mood stabilizer.
It does have an anti-convulsant stabilizer action
working on the brain receptor called Gaba that dampens
neuron transmission. This dampening helps to
tame anxiety and stabilize nerve transmission.So removing the medicine can have some short
withdrawl side effects such as you are experiencing.I can't say for sure how you would feel after
your body would stabilize off the Klonopin. That
is a question you could only answer by completing
your experiment.I'm sorry it is not going well. I'm currently
tapering Klonopin too and it is doing the
opposite; it is making me manic. So, I know things
can be a bit unpredictable.Whatever path you take I hope you get back on
track and feel well again. Sorry things didn't
go too well.Best of luck.
-John
> > I feel absolutely depressed. It hit me around 2PM today. It came out of nowhere. Other than weekend drowsiness at times, I have been doing great. This depression has thrown me for a loop.
> Any connection with my tapering down on the Klonopin? The 2 nights I decreased my dose were not the greatest either (every hour I wake up).
> I read that Klonopin is a mild (?) mood stabilizer, any truth to this? I am sorry I even mentioned the drowsiness to my pdoc. I would much rather feel morning grogginess which goes away with the first cup of coffee and a little daytime drowsiness on the weekends (never at work) then the way I feel right now. I want to abandon this taper and get back to where I was. Any thoughts? Thanks Anne :(
Posted by Mr. Scott on February 4, 2002, at 21:04:05
In reply to Depressed after 2 days of Klonopin Taper. . ., posted by AnneL on February 3, 2002, at 20:22:19
> > I feel absolutely depressed. It hit me around 2PM today. It came out of nowhere. Other than weekend drowsiness at times, I have been doing great. This depression has thrown me for a loop.
> Any connection with my tapering down on the Klonopin? The 2 nights I decreased my dose were not the greatest either (every hour I wake up).
> I read that Klonopin is a mild (?) mood stabilizer, any truth to this? I am sorry I even mentioned the drowsiness to my pdoc. I would much rather feel morning grogginess which goes away with the first cup of coffee and a little daytime drowsiness on the weekends (never at work) then the way I feel right now. I want to abandon this taper and get back to where I was. Any thoughts? Thanks Anne :(Yes. If you want to taper the klonopin you will endure dyssphoria and anxiety and a host of disturbances probably for 10-20 days after each dosage reduction. Maybe your not ready to try a taper, but that is part of the deal. No Great way around it except to try adding an anticonvulsant such as neurontin, tegretol, trileptal, depakote, etc. How much are you taking? I wouldn't taper by more than .25mg at a time.
Scott
Posted by JohnX2 on February 4, 2002, at 21:10:19
In reply to Re: Depressed after 2 days of Klonopin Taper. . . » AnneL, posted by Mr. Scott on February 4, 2002, at 21:04:05
Scott,That's a good point about trying a
anti-convulsant add-on to help alleviate
withdrawl effects.I have used Neurontin to help with
my Klonopin tapering and it helped me a great deal
with the anxiety/mood swings/tingling. I skipped
it this time and I suffered mania, but I restarted
the Neurontin for the last 1.5 mg of Klonopin.I generally don't care for Neurontin long term because of
the 3x a day dosing, but its great for me for a short term
stint to help with withdrawl symptoms.Regards,
John
> > > I feel absolutely depressed. It hit me around 2PM today. It came out of nowhere. Other than weekend drowsiness at times, I have been doing great. This depression has thrown me for a loop.
> > Any connection with my tapering down on the Klonopin? The 2 nights I decreased my dose were not the greatest either (every hour I wake up).
> > I read that Klonopin is a mild (?) mood stabilizer, any truth to this? I am sorry I even mentioned the drowsiness to my pdoc. I would much rather feel morning grogginess which goes away with the first cup of coffee and a little daytime drowsiness on the weekends (never at work) then the way I feel right now. I want to abandon this taper and get back to where I was. Any thoughts? Thanks Anne :(
>
> Yes. If you want to taper the klonopin you will endure dyssphoria and anxiety and a host of disturbances probably for 10-20 days after each dosage reduction. Maybe your not ready to try a taper, but that is part of the deal. No Great way around it except to try adding an anticonvulsant such as neurontin, tegretol, trileptal, depakote, etc. How much are you taking? I wouldn't taper by more than .25mg at a time.
>
> Scott
Posted by bob on February 5, 2002, at 15:09:08
In reply to Re: Depressed after 2 days of Klonopin Taper. . ., posted by JohnX2 on February 4, 2002, at 21:10:19
What about coming off of the Neurontin, once you are successfully off of the Klonopin? If the Neurontin is protecting you from some adverse effects of the Klonopin withdrawal, wouldn't stopping it also result if adverse effects?
Posted by Mr. Scott on February 5, 2002, at 19:17:01
In reply to Re: Depressed after 2 days of Klonopin Taper. . . » JohnX2, posted by bob on February 5, 2002, at 15:09:08
> What about coming off of the Neurontin, once you are successfully off of the Klonopin? If the Neurontin is protecting you from some adverse effects of the Klonopin withdrawal, wouldn't stopping it also result if adverse effects?
Not if the withdrawal symptoms are over when you dump the Neurontin.
Posted by Lorraine on February 5, 2002, at 20:07:58
In reply to Re: Depressed after 2 days of Klonopin Taper. . . » bob, posted by Mr. Scott on February 5, 2002, at 19:17:01
If you have been on Neurontin for any length of time, I have heard a taper is the best course to avoid rebound anxiety etc.
Lorraine
> What about coming off of the Neurontin, once you are successfully off of the Klonopin? If the Neurontin is protecting you from some adverse effects of the Klonopin withdrawal, wouldn't stopping it also result if adverse effects?
>
> Not if the withdrawal symptoms are over when you dump the Neurontin.
Posted by JohnX2 on February 5, 2002, at 20:32:43
In reply to Re: Depressed after 2 days of Klonopin Taper. . . » bob, posted by Mr. Scott on February 5, 2002, at 19:17:01
> > What about coming off of the Neurontin, once you are successfully off of the Klonopin? If the Neurontin is protecting you from some adverse effects of the Klonopin withdrawal, wouldn't stopping it also result if adverse effects?>
> Not if the withdrawal symptoms are over when you dump the Neurontin.Yep, that's right. I don't know the physiology of it though.
Just know it works. ;)-John
Posted by AnneL on February 5, 2002, at 22:37:54
In reply to Re: Depressed after 2 days of Klonopin Taper. . . » AnneL, posted by JohnX2 on February 4, 2002, at 20:55:23
> Thank you to all who gave their thoughts and suggestions. My 2 day experience with tapering down on the Klonopin was just that, a 2 day experience. Sunday night I went back to 1 mg. and feel absolutely great. I did discover that the earlier in the evening that I take it, the less morning grogginess. In other words, I need to go to bed earlier so I can wake up easier. I feel fine and I guess I am just going to have to get over the fact that I need to take medication.
Thanks again. :) Anne
Posted by Cmatt on February 7, 2002, at 4:14:47
In reply to The Question: Taper Klonopin or add WB to Effexor?, posted by AnneL on February 2, 2002, at 16:14:46
I went through quite a struggle to get off Klonopin a few years ago. If one is going to experience discomfort, there's no easy way to get around it. The best one can hope for is to find other medications that ease the withdrawl effect.
For me, it was Elavil and Dramamine.
I wish not to make Klonopin sound like a bad medication because it is not, but the ball does not bounce as easy for some people.
One important fact to remember. It takes some time for a human body to adjust to not having benzodiazepine medication, so one should not be surprised if intense anxiety symptoms show up when cutting down on benzodiazepine medication.
Cmatt
Posted by bob on February 7, 2002, at 12:05:09
In reply to Re: The Question: Taper Klonopin or add WB to Effexor?, posted by Cmatt on February 7, 2002, at 4:14:47
> I went through quite a struggle to get off Klonopin a few years ago. If one is going to experience discomfort, there's no easy way to get around it. The best one can hope for is to find other medications that ease the withdrawl effect.
>
> For me, it was Elavil and Dramamine.
>
> I wish not to make Klonopin sound like a bad medication because it is not, but the ball does not bounce as easy for some people.
>
> One important fact to remember. It takes some time for a human body to adjust to not having benzodiazepine medication, so one should not be surprised if intense anxiety symptoms show up when cutting down on benzodiazepine medication.
>
>
> Cmatt
Well said, Cmatt. How did you decide on Elavil, to help you with your Klonopin taper? Were you already on it, or was it indicated for the withdrawl?Bob
Posted by Cmatt on February 8, 2002, at 0:19:57
In reply to Re: The Question: Taper Klonopin or add WB to Effexor? » Cmatt, posted by bob on February 7, 2002, at 12:05:09
> Well said, Cmatt. How did you decide on Elavil, to help you with your Klonopin taper? Were you already on it, or was it indicated for the withdrawl?
> Bob==================================================
Bob,I had previously had good success with Elavil, but it had not completly stopped the internal trembling of anxiety, and my doctor suggested I see a psychiatrist since he was an endocrinologist.
Long story short, the reasons in using Elavil in helping to get off of Klonopin was that it agreed with me, had helped anxiety/depression before, and the sedative component of Elavil was a plus, and it would not create the physical dependency like a benzodiazepine would.
I used the Dramamine to calm the nausea and equalibrium disturbance.
Cmatt
Posted by bob on February 8, 2002, at 12:19:30
In reply to Re: The Question: Taper Klonopin or add WB to Effexor? » bob, posted by Cmatt on February 8, 2002, at 0:19:57
> > Well said, Cmatt. How did you decide on Elavil, to help you with your Klonopin taper? Were you already on it, or was it indicated for the withdrawl?
> > Bob
>
> ==================================================
> Bob,
>
> I had previously had good success with Elavil, but it had not completly stopped the internal trembling of anxiety, and my doctor suggested I see a psychiatrist since he was an endocrinologist.
>
> Long story short, the reasons in using Elavil in helping to get off of Klonopin was that it agreed with me, had helped anxiety/depression before, and the sedative component of Elavil was a plus, and it would not create the physical dependency like a benzodiazepine would.
>
> I used the Dramamine to calm the nausea and equalibrium disturbance.
>
>
> Cmatt
==================================================Cmatt:
One more question, if you don't mind. What level of Klonopin did you come down from, and how long did it take to get off?
Bob
Posted by Nei Gan on March 16, 2002, at 19:03:52
In reply to Re: The Question: Taper Klonopin or add WB to Effexor? » Cmatt, posted by bob on February 8, 2002, at 12:19:30
Been on Effexor XR 75mg once a day and Klonopin .25mg twice a day since mid 1999. Meds plus behavior modification training have stopped depression for 12-18 months. Tapering down both meds last 6 weeks. Naseua, light-headedness and dizziness seem only related to Klonopin based on past experience with not taking the Klonopin at all for a few days. Now taking only .125mg Klonopin twice a day, no Effexor. Had never considered Dramamine but will try some now.
Believe Behavior Modification training a must in addition to meds.
Posted by pala on November 2, 2003, at 21:12:02
In reply to Re: The Question: Taper Klonopin or add WB to Effexor? » Cmatt, posted by bob on February 8, 2002, at 12:19:30
I was on Klonopin and Prozac combination for 6 years
I totally stopped taking these medications almost 6 months ago, I am having following symptoms and would like to know if I have to live with these or will they go away after certain periodProzac - 20 mg, sometimes 40 mg
Klonopin - .5mg one in the night, never increased the dose.Following withdrawal effects are so intense even after 6 months after giving up these medications
1.Severe dizziness
2.Feeling phased out
3.Panic and anxiety most of the time, especially after exercise
4.Headaches
5.can't concentrate, severe depression and severe anxiety problem
6.No good sleep in the night
7.Nightmares every night
8.Even the brightest light looks very dull
9.Words don't come out of mouthCan somebody please suggest if I have to get back on these so that I can start feeling better or should I wait for more time
Posted by Elle2021 on November 3, 2003, at 4:03:07
In reply to Re: The Question: Withdrawl effects of Klonopin, posted by pala on November 2, 2003, at 21:12:02
Sounds pretty typical of the withdrawl symptoms of Klonopin. I went off it for a while cold turkey...BAD IDEA. I had awful nightmares and headaches, bascially everything you described. You should taper it off gradually. Talk to your doctor about it.
Elle
Posted by pala on November 3, 2003, at 9:36:02
In reply to Re: The Question: Withdrawl effects of Klonopin » pala, posted by Elle2021 on November 3, 2003, at 4:03:07
> Sounds pretty typical of the withdrawl symptoms of Klonopin. I went off it for a while cold turkey...BAD IDEA. I had awful nightmares and headaches, bascially everything you described. You should taper it off gradually. Talk to your doctor about it.
> Elle
Thanks Elle,My main concern at this time is too much of mood swings and
dizziness, I gave up on my pdoc as she was absolutely not cooperative and I stopped going to her for treatment, now I need to get appointment with a new pdoc, may take a while but will start the process to search for a
better pdoc as I speak.Meanwhile is there any solution for the problems described, these are basically making me almost useless at this time, my other question is will the dizziness eventually go away or should I live with it for ever?
thanks again for your suggestions.
pala
Posted by Snowie on November 4, 2003, at 19:23:55
In reply to Re: The Question: Withdrawl effects of Klonopin, posted by pala on November 2, 2003, at 21:12:02
Pala,
6 years is a long time to be on any benzo like Klonopin. It's not the type of med you can just "go off of" cold turkey. These drugs have been well known to cause seizures from cold turkey withdrawal. Do yourself a favor and quickly ask a pdoc to give you a script. Then, when you've stabilized and you're ready, you can ask the pdoc to help you SLOWLY taper off, if that's what you want to do. I take Tranxine off and on (mostly on) now, but I did take Klonopin years ago. I would never wish a cold turkey withdrawal from Klonopin or any benzo on anyone.
Best of luck.
Snowie
> I was on Klonopin and Prozac combination for 6 years
> I totally stopped taking these medications almost 6 months ago, I am having following symptoms and would like to know if I have to live with these or will they go away after certain period
>
> Prozac - 20 mg, sometimes 40 mg
> Klonopin - .5mg one in the night, never increased the dose.
>
> Following withdrawal effects are so intense even after 6 months after giving up these medications
>
> 1.Severe dizziness
> 2.Feeling phased out
> 3.Panic and anxiety most of the time, especially after exercise
> 4.Headaches
> 5.can't concentrate, severe depression and severe anxiety problem
> 6.No good sleep in the night
> 7.Nightmares every night
> 8.Even the brightest light looks very dull
> 9.Words don't come out of mouth
>
> Can somebody please suggest if I have to get back on these so that I can start feeling better or should I wait for more time
>
Posted by pala on November 4, 2003, at 22:06:24
In reply to Re: The Question: Withdrawl effects of Klonopin » pala, posted by Snowie on November 4, 2003, at 19:23:55
I just got klonopin for 1 month from my pdoc
I will start taking .5 mg before bedtime for
few days and .25 mg and stop it and see how
it helps meThanks a lot for your suggestion
pala> Pala,
>
> 6 years is a long time to be on any benzo like Klonopin. It's not the type of med you can just "go off of" cold turkey. These drugs have been well known to cause seizures from cold turkey withdrawal. Do yourself a favor and quickly ask a pdoc to give you a script. Then, when you've stabilized and you're ready, you can ask the pdoc to help you SLOWLY taper off, if that's what you want to do. I take Tranxine off and on (mostly on) now, but I did take Klonopin years ago. I would never wish a cold turkey withdrawal from Klonopin or any benzo on anyone.
>
> Best of luck.
>
> Snowie
>
> > I was on Klonopin and Prozac combination for 6 years
> > I totally stopped taking these medications almost 6 months ago, I am having following symptoms and would like to know if I have to live with these or will they go away after certain period
> >
> > Prozac - 20 mg, sometimes 40 mg
> > Klonopin - .5mg one in the night, never increased the dose.
> >
> > Following withdrawal effects are so intense even after 6 months after giving up these medications
> >
> > 1.Severe dizziness
> > 2.Feeling phased out
> > 3.Panic and anxiety most of the time, especially after exercise
> > 4.Headaches
> > 5.can't concentrate, severe depression and severe anxiety problem
> > 6.No good sleep in the night
> > 7.Nightmares every night
> > 8.Even the brightest light looks very dull
> > 9.Words don't come out of mouth
> >
> > Can somebody please suggest if I have to get back on these so that I can start feeling better or should I wait for more time
> >
>
>
Posted by Elle2021 on November 5, 2003, at 0:49:22
In reply to Re: The Question: Withdrawl effects of Klonopin, posted by pala on November 3, 2003, at 9:36:02
Pala,
Eventually the dizziness I experienced went away, but that may have been because I was taking Ativan at the same time...so it took the edge off the withdrawl symptoms.On another note, I have started taking Klonopin again, and find myself rendered useless, as you mentioned. It is hard for me to find motivation to get up in the morning because I am so sleepy and drugged up from it. But, I do have to admit that is really is a good anxiety reducer. Let me know how things are going for you.-
Elle> > Sounds pretty typical of the withdrawl symptoms of Klonopin. I went off it for a while cold turkey...BAD IDEA. I had awful nightmares and headaches, bascially everything you described. You should taper it off gradually. Talk to your doctor about it.
> > Elle
>
>
> Thanks Elle,
>
> My main concern at this time is too much of mood swings and
> dizziness, I gave up on my pdoc as she was absolutely not cooperative and I stopped going to her for treatment, now I need to get appointment with a new pdoc, may take a while but will start the process to search for a
> better pdoc as I speak.
>
> Meanwhile is there any solution for the problems described, these are basically making me almost useless at this time, my other question is will the dizziness eventually go away or should I live with it for ever?
>
> thanks again for your suggestions.
>
> pala
>
Posted by pala on November 6, 2003, at 13:29:11
In reply to Re: The Question: Withdrawl effects of Klonopin » pala, posted by Elle2021 on November 5, 2003, at 0:49:22
For everyone's benefitsThis combination has worked really well last few days
Centrum in the morning
one fish oil capsule in the evening
a tiny bit of .5mg klonopin (may be .1mg)this combination does following things to me
1.gets rid of fatigue
2.short term memory is better
3.Dizziness is gone
4.no headaches
5.Feeling good about myself
6.No anxiety/panic
7.depression is goneall positive things
Eventually I would stop klonopin and just stick with centrum and fish oil capsule
pala
> Pala,
> Eventually the dizziness I experienced went away, but that may have been because I was taking Ativan at the same time...so it took the edge off the withdrawl symptoms.
>
> On another note, I have started taking Klonopin again, and find myself rendered useless, as you mentioned. It is hard for me to find motivation to get up in the morning because I am so sleepy and drugged up from it. But, I do have to admit that is really is a good anxiety reducer. Let me know how things are going for you.-
> Elle
>
> > > Sounds pretty typical of the withdrawl symptoms of Klonopin. I went off it for a while cold turkey...BAD IDEA. I had awful nightmares and headaches, bascially everything you described. You should taper it off gradually. Talk to your doctor about it.
> > > Elle
> >
> >
> > Thanks Elle,
> >
> > My main concern at this time is too much of mood swings and
> > dizziness, I gave up on my pdoc as she was absolutely not cooperative and I stopped going to her for treatment, now I need to get appointment with a new pdoc, may take a while but will start the process to search for a
> > better pdoc as I speak.
> >
> > Meanwhile is there any solution for the problems described, these are basically making me almost useless at this time, my other question is will the dizziness eventually go away or should I live with it for ever?
> >
> > thanks again for your suggestions.
> >
> > pala
> >
>
>
Posted by pala on November 15, 2003, at 15:16:35
In reply to Re: The Question: Withdrawl effects of Klonopin » pala, posted by Elle2021 on November 5, 2003, at 0:49:22
> Pala,
> Eventually the dizziness I experienced went away, but that may have been because I was taking Ativan at the same time...so it took the edge off the withdrawl symptoms.
>
> On another note, I have started taking Klonopin again, and find myself rendered useless, as you mentioned. It is hard for me to find motivation to get up in the morning because I am so sleepy and drugged up from it. But, I do have to admit that is really is a good anxiety reducer. Let me know how things are going for you.-
> Elle
>
> > > Sounds pretty typical of the withdrawl symptoms of Klonopin. I went off it for a while cold turkey...BAD IDEA. I had awful nightmares and headaches, bascially everything you described. You should taper it off gradually. Talk to your doctor about it.
> > > Elle
> >
> >
> > Thanks Elle,
> >
> > My main concern at this time is too much of mood swings and
> > dizziness, I gave up on my pdoc as she was absolutely not cooperative and I stopped going to her for treatment, now I need to get appointment with a new pdoc, may take a while but will start the process to search for a
> > better pdoc as I speak.
> >
> > Meanwhile is there any solution for the problems described, these are basically making me almost useless at this time, my other question is will the dizziness eventually go away or should I live with it for ever?
> >
> > thanks again for your suggestions.
> >
> > pala
> >
>
>Hi Elle,
How are you doing, are you back on Klonopin?
actually I am on no medication almost for one month all I am taking is Centrum, fish oil capsule,
coral calcium and occasionally motrin for headache, I am doing great, no panic attacks and no anxeity problems,
my health is overall better and I have the best control over my mind which never happened during last 6 years
of taking these medications.If possible, give it a try, taper it, you will
certainly feel more anxiety and panick attacks
for few months (may be 5 months),then you will
not feel these disorders again, many people will go back to the medicene during these 5 months because
of unbearable anxiety, indeed I went through this every night as sun sets, my anxiety used to come back,
had terrible nightmares, ill temper etc but now mind is clear and as I said above I have the best control
over my mind, in last one month the mind has never gone haywireNy sincere advice to you all who are taking any of these medications, please taper and stop, you will be yourself
and the artificial changes in your personality and mental status of the mind brought in by these drugs will be gone for
Ever, any one of you who needs advice please post your questions, I will try to answer to the best of knowledge and
Experience.Good luck.
pala
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