Posted by Jasmine Neroli on September 16, 2003, at 23:58:15
In reply to Re: Klonopin excellent so far.... but a question, posted by McPac on September 16, 2003, at 21:19:44
I've been on Klonopin .5mg AM and .5mg PM for about 5 weeks. I have GAD. I started at .5mg AM and found I became anxious again SOMETIMES, by late afternoon. When I added the bedtime .5mg I found a HUGE improvement. No anxiety, calm/relaxed. No irritability, more sociability etc. At first I felt a little spacey ( maybe for one day). However after a week, I felt very low energy and sedated. So I took it "as needed", but soon found my previous regular anxiety returned. I'm now back on the 2 x .5mg Klonopin each day.
In the meantime my Pdoc has put me on BUSPAR ( 7 days ago). With the plan to taper off Klonopin when Buspar kicks in (after 3 weeks).
Paradoxically, I seem to now have completely adjusted to the 1mg daily Klonopin, energy level has improved, no sedation...just all the positive effects!!! I know it's not the Buspar (too soon!). I'm now thinking of asking my Pdoc if I can remain on Klonopin, if my Buspar trial doesn't work!
SOOOOOOOO, I recommend Klonopin at a low daily dose. Just keep in mind that it may take a while to adjust to it and everyone is different. But I really think it's a GREAT med for anxiety. Talk to your Doc and good luck!
Jas
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