Posted by Jasmine Neroli on August 30, 2003, at 22:52:34
In reply to Re: FEEL COMATOSE » Jasmine Neroli, posted by Peter on August 30, 2003, at 5:22:34
Yeah, I really see your dilemma Peter. It certainly looks like Adderall is having an ADD- like "non-stimulant" effect on you, which adds to the relaxing (& sedating, at your dose)effect of Klonipin. And, as such, I'm inclined to agree that a few days in zombie-land at "home" would be better for you....if a little dull! If you're at all doubtful of any kind of withdrawal effects on tapering off Adderall, perhaps you should keep on with that low dose for the next few days.
BTW, when I said 'dependency' before, I didn't mean in an addict- kinda way, I meant it exactly how you described it!
I can well understand your fear of something "cycling" underneath it all and being trepidacious about making the wrong move with meds. It could set something bigger off ..and as you say...you are hangin' by a thread right now.
I was reading something interesting from an old thread about Klonipin. Apparently GABA (since it has an inhibitory affect on neurotransmitters and firing), is neuro-protective, so Klonipin can actually protect neurons (keeping them from firing inappropriately),reduce over-excitory reponses and neurotoxicity. Kind of healing!!!
The doctor who wrote the piece (Dr. Cheney), says there's nothing wrong with letting your "brain shut down for a while" on a higher dosage of Klonipin!! Maybe that's what your Pdoc had in mind! This Cheney guy also recommends taking a very low dose of Klonipin (e.g. .25mg) in the am and mid-afternoon, but quadrupling it before bedtime.(e.g. 1mg, if your daily total is 2mg) According to him, taking the daily Klonipin dose in this ratio gives the patient more energy and cognitive function during the day. Maybe re-structuring the dosage amounts/times could lessen your lethargy lows?Hey, I'm so envious of your musical talent/creativity!!! Ever written any lyrics? Poetry? A lot of the kids I deal with, write fabulous poetry and express their pain that way (mostly the 15 year old boys as a matter of fact!).
Jasmine
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