Posted by mrgeek on February 19, 2004, at 8:21:58
In reply to Re: Taking Klonopin before bed - effects next day?, posted by KellyD on February 18, 2004, at 14:58:11
KellyD,
Thanks again for your input! :) I'm actually doing great! I have also read about the 30 hour halflife, but have also read from many sources that the actual duration of action is somewhere in the range of 8-12 hours (depending on the individual), which would pretty much match up with what Viridis said in the previous post.
I am also in agreement with you about the sleep aid aspect. It's really very logical. The way I see it, taking the Clozenepam has absolutely nothing directly to do with making you sleepy. Rather, it removes the blockade one may have (i.e., anxiety) and allows one to go to bed as normal. I have noticed this for myself as I can take my nightly dosage and not pass out instantly if I still want to be up doing things for a few hours. I love it! I used to pace back and forth around the house or watch the television for hours before I could actually go to bed. My mind would just refuse to relax and shut down!
I definitely agree that the daytime (morning/afternoon) dose is very important, to me at least. I have also a few times over the past 9 days considered not taking my nightly dose just because I have been feeling so relaxed, but then again I really dont know what effect that would have.
Does skipping your before-bedtime dose have any adverse affects for you? Taking a once-daily dosage in the morning would be great if possible.
Hope all is well.
/mrgeek
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