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Posted by AmyB on February 16, 2004, at 17:10:03
Hi, My name is Amy, I have major depression, panic disorder, agoraphobia, self injury and anxiety. My problem is this.. I am on paxil 40MG, and Klonopin 2MG, 2x's a day and as needed. Recently my anxiety has gotten a lot worse. So I bumped my klon. up to 4MG, that did't help, then I went to 8mg, I know, bad choice, I just didn't know what to do. Now when I don't take the 8MG at least 3 times a day, I get the shakes, moodiness, sweaty, upset stomache, I feel like I am going to lose my mind! : ( I dont know if this has anything to do with it but I also have a history of narcotic abuse, I don't know, maybe it messed up my tolerence? I can't sleep, even if I take the klon. at night, I have an appt. with my DR on Weds, I hope he can help me clear this up. Does anyone have any advice for me? Any thing would help..... I'm really stuck here. I can't go to an outpatient facility, I have 5 children and a great husband, but with him working and the kids in school..... you get the idea..... Thanks- Amy
Posted by krazybirdlady on February 18, 2004, at 8:10:09
In reply to Klonopin Trouble..., posted by AmyB on February 16, 2004, at 17:10:03
hey...well, 8mg's is an awful lot. how long have you been taking this much? also how long have you been on the paxil? the klonopin is a long acting benzo, so to require this much means something else is going on. i'm sure the doc will taper you. also it is possible that paxil may not be the best choice of AD. it has been known to increase symptoms of panic and agitation in some people. again, talk with your doc. a med change is probably in order.
Posted by rianna on March 14, 2004, at 20:28:01
In reply to Klonopin Trouble..., posted by AmyB on February 16, 2004, at 17:10:03
> Hi, My name is Amy, I have major depression, panic disorder, agoraphobia, self injury and anxiety. My problem is this.. I am on paxil 40MG, and Klonopin 2MG, 2x's a day and as needed. Recently my anxiety has gotten a lot worse. So I bumped my klon. up to 4MG, that did't help, then I went to 8mg, I know, bad choice, I just didn't know what to do. Now when I don't take the 8MG at least 3 times a day, I get the shakes, moodiness, sweaty, upset stomache, I feel like I am going to lose my mind! : ( I dont know if this has anything to do with it but I also have a history of narcotic abuse, I don't know, maybe it messed up my tolerence? I can't sleep, even if I take the klon. at night, I have an appt. with my DR on Weds, I hope he can help me clear this up. Does anyone have any advice for me? Any thing would help..... I'm really stuck here. I can't go to an outpatient facility, I have 5 children and a great husband, but with him working and the kids in school..... you get the idea..... Thanks- Amy
I too had problems with the paxil, 40mg and klonopin 2mgs. mixture, for a year. After a while my symptoms actually got worse and then had migranes. I tapered off the paxil and took lexapro 10mg while doing so. The lexapro helped me get off the paxil. with hardly any side effects. Only sleepy. Now the klonopin is kicking me down. I just tried to get off it but I caved. I couldn't even play with my 4 year old. Anyway, ask your doctor about lexapro. It helped me get off at least one of my meds.
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