Posted by Elizabeth on September 19, 1999, at 5:52:21
In reply to Re: alternatives to Nardil, posted by Rick on September 15, 1999, at 15:01:23
> MY current sedation from Klonopin isn't a major problem, but it's still strong enough to be a bit of a bother, and detracts somewhat from the drug's relief of my most troublesome Social Phobia symptom (tremulous voice in certain meetings/presentations/center-of-attention situations/phone or at-the-counter discussions with strangers -- especially one-on-ones "authority figures" (!!) like operators or clerks -- and most especially if there's some contentious situation involved).
It might be helpful to take a small amount of extra pindolol (2.5-5 mg? not sure; it would be 10-20 mg of propranolol if you were using that) before nerve-wracking situations (such as presentations and one-on-ones) to help with tremulousness in your voice.
> How long a "chance" does the sedation need to go away? I've been at 1.5-3.0 mg of Klonoin per day for almost 2 months, ususally 1.5-2.5.
What dosing schedule? Dividing it up more may decrease the side effects, including sedation (i.e., if you're taking it just twice a day, try splitting the same amount in three - for example, if you took 1mg in the AM and 1mg in the PM, you might switch to 0.5mg AM, 0.5mg afternoon, and 1mg at bedtime).
>No other meds except just 5mg Pindolol in the morning. I don't want to take either med after dinner, because they could worsen whatever severe sleep apnea I have remaining afetr losing 40-50 pounds. I know this would only worsen nervous reactions (not to mention being a detriment to my health).
Very wise! Sleep apnea is something serious and not to be messed with, IMHO.
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