Posted by MelD on May 13, 2003, at 17:09:05
In reply to Is Klonopin as a sleep med ok?, posted by HOK on May 13, 2003, at 15:52:40
> I need a good night's sleep for once!!
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> Has anybody had any problem in using very low doses (0.625-1.25mg) of klonopin before bedtime for long-term sleep therapy?
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> Is there any next day withdrawal effect in just using the klonopin at night and not during the day? Will I have more daytime anxiety?
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> Ambien and Sonata don't work b/c of their short-half lives - they wake me up after about 4 hours.
> And my psychiatrist says that there is a lot more abuse with ambien than with klonopin, is this true?
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> I have used Klonopin for sleep for many, many years - between .275mg and .5mg per night. I have never experienced any daytime withdrawal or increased anxiety symptoms. It helps me fall asleep and lasts all night. The only problem i have ever had is drowsiness the next day after taking more than 1mg. I do not find it addictive, as i have gone periods without it with no problems and have not been tempted to abuse it.
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