Posted by Mitch on September 16, 2001, at 18:16:31
In reply to Questions: neurontin, klono ,celexa and BiPol NOS, posted by Maya on September 16, 2001, at 16:27:47
> Neurontin is a MS, right? How long does it take to work? And do you think I should slowly build up the mg dosage? I am pretty desparate right now because I just strted my training to be an art therapist...and I need to get my shit together. Right now I take 100mg at night of Neurontin, but I could go up to 300.
>Hi, I have been on all of your meds. I guess Bipolar NOS is the same as "atypical bipolar" which is a fairly recent diagnosis of mine. Neurontin is pretty tolerable-I take 100mg 3x daily with Klonopin .25-.5mg/day.
> Also, is Klonopin more effective if you take it regularily, like evryday to avoid serious anxiety? Right now, I am using it just on my scariest days,,, but it is only .5 mg, and it isn't totally working...also I am nervous about taking more; the side-efects and the addiction.
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> Thank for any advice to come,
> MayaI find the Klonopin works best if you take a low "base" dose every day (say .25mg) and then push it up when you need it more. As far as addiction goes I think it is overblown-I have never taken it in an attempt to get high on it. In fact, I have never experienced any euphoria or "drunk" feelings on it like Valium can provoke (I never abused Valium either though). Probably with some more time on the Celexa and Neurontin (maybe at a little higher dose) you will probably find yourself needing the Klonopin less.
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