Posted by JohnX on March 11, 2001, at 6:07:07
In reply to Re: Klonapin and it's Risks, posted by JackD on March 10, 2001, at 19:04:51
> I've been taking Klonopin 2mg a day since early January this year. So far it still feels like it's working. I take 1 mg in the morning, and 1 mg at night. I don't take drug vacations, but I'm sure eventually I will. That's interesting that Neurontin works just as well for you. Did you at any point change your dosing or change to a generic version of the drug? Did you add any other drugs in combination with the Klonopin?
JackD,
While I was taking Klonopin, I did switch between generics at some times depending on what the pharmacy had in stock. But the generics chemically are identical as far as I know, so I wouldn't expect this to have made an impact. If I am wrong please let me know.
I went through many anti-depressants last year with varying success. But Klonopin acted quickly and stabilized my mood and fixed my physical pain. I thought it was the best thing since sliced bread at the time, but was aware of the addiction potential. I did get off Klonopin twice during the year with no big problems while trying Depakote and Buspar as a substitute, but unfortunately they did not help me, so it was back to Klonopin. Serzone was the only AD that relieved my pain, but it left me too drowsy and I got into a car accident, so I dumped it. If I could do it again, I would take Serzone or Trazodone at night to help sleep and Klonopin only during the day. This I believe may have helped to prevent addiction to Klonopin since it would be in my system for only part of the day. I have also been taking Adderall on/off to help with the drowsiness and anhedonia I experience while on the anti-convulsants or Klonopin. I recently made a stressfull job change and move, and I'm sure that didn't help the Klonopin situation any.
Hope you continue to do well. I know many people have taken med benzo holidays to help prevent sensitization, and its probably not a bad idea.
As always, I'm describing my experience, and everyone may differ....
-John
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