Posted by HIBA on January 21, 2003, at 23:34:07
In reply to Raise Klonopin dosage?, posted by andyboy on January 21, 2003, at 17:18:08
Hi Andyboy,
A little bit of social phobia cannot kill you or disturb your lifestyle. Infact it can be benficial on some occassions. So, if the amount of klonopin you take now is at least working for you to be fairly social, I will advise you to stick with it. There is no harm in rising the dosage when the anxiety is on the rise to a level that to disrupt you from keep going. But a little bit of anxiety plus social phobia is always should be welcomed, because they will make you more positive and help you avoid unwanted social interactions. I don't mean generalized anxiety or severe social phobia, which is always distressing and should be taken seriously. But it is obvious from your post that you are being helped by 2 mg of klonopin and simply you are looking for an augmentation effect. No! Use medications wisely. Remember even water can be toxic, if used more than what we need.
Again, an occassional rise in dosage in the periods of severe anxiety and stress will never lead to abuse or tolerance. But don't try to utilize the euphoriant (I must be very careful here when using the term "euphoriant") effects of benzodiazepines. Use this extremely safe medications wisely. The benefits will be beyond imagination, as it is widely regarded that "A patient who is doing well on benzo-monotherapy is the luckiest of psychiatric patients"
Good luck to you, take care
HIBA
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