Posted by AnneL on August 18, 2001, at 23:30:34
I am having a tough time sleeping. I have been taking Effexor in the AM and Klonopin 1 mg. at bedtime for about 5 or 6 months now. The Klonopin was prescribed to get me past my anxiety attacks that were attributable to the activating effects of the Effexor.
I think Klonopin worked great for about 1 month, but after that I toss and turn, dream incessantly and vividly and talk in my sleep. I have done everything I can think of by decreasing my dose by 0.25 mg. at a time down to 0.5 mg. and than I inevitably go back up to 1 mg. and start the taper all over again. I want off of this medication, but feel so psychologically dependent on it as well because it does make me fall asleep. I need some new ideas, please. What can give me a peaceful sleep? Now I truly know how terribly cruel benzos can be once you start them. :( Anne
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