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I did a slow taper off Konopin 3 mg/day about 8 years ago. I started getting panic attacks while driving on the freeway. My taper was so slow, it didn’t occur to me that my panic attacks where related to less Klonopin. I thought they were just part of my condition (panic disorder is chronic and waxes and wanes).
Sounds almost identical to my experience. Anyway, I finally restarted the Klonopin and the panic attacks on freeway stopped.
Same here. Will keep it up with the same dose. Chip
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I did a slow taper off Konopin 3 mg/day about 8 years ago. I started getting panic attacks while driving on the freeway. My taper was so slow, it didn’t occur to me that my panic attacks where related to less Klonopin. I thought they were just part of my condition (panic disorder is chronic and waxes and wanes). Sounds almost identical to my experience. Anyway, I finally restarted the Klonopin and the panic attacks on freeway stopped. Same here. Will keep it up with the same dose. Chip Joe — The charter is available at:http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
Is Klonopin considered less addictive or about the same as xanax? I’m only on .5mg/ 2 times a day for a couple weeks now. — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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1 mg TID…been on and off this class drug since early 90’s…really major improvement when on it. Agoraphobia is better especially, and not as many panic attacks. For those taking this medicine rather than alprazolam, what dosage are you taking? Is this the same dosage that you started with or has it changed? Are you prescribed more than one pill a day? Any info that can be shared about it is appreciated. (not the textbook version; your actual experience). Thanks
– The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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Is Klonopin considered less addictive or about the same as xanax? I’m only on .5mg/ 2 times a day for a couple weeks now.
Neither is addictive. Addiction implies compulsive use with ever increasing doses in order to get "high". Most people with anxiety disorders take benzos in order to feel less anxiety, not to get "high". Physical dependence can develope to both, meaning there is a withdrawal syndrome if either drug is stopped abruptly after daily use for several weeks. Apparantly some people have a harder time coming off Xanax, and Klonopin can be used to help people taper off Xanax. Chip — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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Hi, I take 1 mg twice daily. Same dose I started on several years ago. It seems to really help out with my anxiety. smiles, Elise
For those taking this medicine rather than alprazolam, what dosage are you taking? Is this the same dosage that you started with or has it changed? Are you prescribed more than one pill a day? Any info that can be shared about it is appreciated. (not the textbook version; your actual experience). Thanks — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
– The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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For those taking this medicine rather than alprazolam, what dosage are you taking? Is this the same dosage that you started with or has it changed? Are you prescribed more than one pill a day? Any info that can be shared about it is appreciated. (not the textbook version; your actual experience). Thanks
hi, i take 0.5 twice a day and it seems pretty good. some people need more though – sometimes quite a bit more! =) — _TJ_ — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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For those taking this medicine rather than alprazolam, what dosage are you taking?
3 mg/day……1 in AM and 2 mg in PM Is this the same dosage that you started with or has it changed?
I switched from Xanax 10 mg/day to Klonopin 5 mg/day in 1987. (called the 2 to 1 switch) Any info that can be shared about it is appreciated. (not the textbook version; your actual experience).
I went down to K. 3 mg/day about 10 years ago, and didn’t feel more anxious. So I stayed at that dose. Chip — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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Slowly tapered off the Klonopin to 1/2 tab a day. After a while, the panic attacks came back full-force.
I did a slow taper off Konopin 3 mg/day about 8 years ago. I started getting panic attacks while driving on the freeway. My taper was so slow, it didn’t occur to me that my panic attacks where related to less Klonopin. I thought they were just part of my condition (panic disorder is chronic and waxes and wanes). Anyway, I finally restarted the Klonopin and the panic attacks on freeway stopped. Chip — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I use to take it. I took .75mg every night and 3mg Lunesta. It was not strong enough for me but I have heard a lot of pos things about it. I did not have any side effects. Good luck!!! Amanda — The charter is available at:http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm I take .5 mg three times a day, with an extra tab if really needed. Been on this dosage for over 5 yrs now. Added PaxilCR 12.5mg once a day last June-still struggling. Klonopin over all has worked well for the most part for me.
Was taking .5mg 3x a day, with an extra if I felt a PA coming on. Was also taking 45mg of Remeron 1x a day. Slowly tapered off the Klonopin to 1/2 tab a day. After a while, the panic attacks came back full-force. I’m back to .5 mg 3x a day for the last 6 days, and have not even come close to a PA. Working on getting rid of the Remeron because of health reasons (also because it’s not working), but will be sticking with the Klonopin 3x a day. If it’s working why mess with it? Joe — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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I use to take it. I took .75mg every night and 3mg Lunesta. It was not strong enough for me but I have heard a lot of pos things about it. I did not have any side effects. Good luck!!! Amanda — The charter is available at:http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
I take .5 mg three times a day, with an extra tab if really needed. Been on this dosage for over 5 yrs now. Added PaxilCR 12.5mg once a day last June-still struggling. Klonopin over all has worked well for the most part for me. — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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For those taking this medicine rather than alprazolam, what dosage are you taking? Is this the same dosage that you started with or has it changed? Are you prescribed more than one pill a day? Any info that can be shared about it is appreciated. (not the textbook version; your actual experience). Thanks — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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I use to take it. I took .75mg every night and 3mg Lunesta. It was not strong enough for me but I have heard a lot of pos things about it. I did not have any side effects. Good luck!!! Amanda — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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