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Posted by oeps7 on October 9, 2003, at 15:30:55
Does anyone else feel like a zombie on klonopin - I just started it and made the mistake of taking half of one at work. Do you get used to the tiredness???????
Posted by DoYouKnowHim? on October 9, 2003, at 20:18:37
In reply to klonopin, posted by oeps7 on October 9, 2003, at 15:30:55
Well, it depends on how much you need to Klonopin ... I assume for anxiety. Yes, it is common to feel sleepy during the day if you take it. But I don't. Every medication affects everyone DIFFERENTLY.
BTW: I am a big fan of Klonpin. It sometimes gets bad rap, but it's unfair. It is a great medication for people who use it correctly.
Michael
Posted by Viridis on October 10, 2003, at 1:39:12
In reply to klonopin, posted by oeps7 on October 9, 2003, at 15:30:55
It took me a week or two to get over mild sleepiness, clumsiness etc. from Klonopin. During that time, I divided the dose throughout the day, which limited the problems. Now I just take the whole dose in the morning and have no side effects whatsoever.
This is pretty typical for Klonopin -- the side effects generally wear off fairly quickly, but the anti-anxiety effects usually remain. It's a very effective med for many people, if you can just get past the initial period.
Posted by hockeygirlcanada on October 10, 2003, at 5:54:52
In reply to klonopin, posted by oeps7 on October 9, 2003, at 15:30:55
Hi,
I have been using klonopin for 6 years, and yes, you should get used to it. It is a mild anti-anxiety agent, compared to ativan or xanax, and I have never developed a tolerance either. Your brain gets used to it, just like anything else. But if it persists for more than a month or so I would definitely contact your doctor, to be safe!
Posted by oeps7 on October 10, 2003, at 8:24:48
In reply to Re: klonopin, posted by hockeygirlcanada on October 10, 2003, at 5:54:52
Thanks everyone for the advice. I am going to stick with it for now.
Mary
Posted by delna on October 10, 2003, at 10:39:38
In reply to Re: klonopin, posted by oeps7 on October 10, 2003, at 8:24:48
i think this drug is great but yes it makes you really sleepy. personally i take it on an sos basis. only when the anxiety/agitation is terrible. then the calm is appreciated.
d
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