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Posted by mike1975 on November 19, 2008, at 19:45:40
Hi everyone!
I have experienced really severe/debilitating anxiety for years. Finally, I went to Columbia for second opinion. These guys told me that Klonopin is my best shot. I am taking 2mg right now. It helps somewhat. How far should/can I go?
Thank you
Mike
Posted by Phillipa on November 19, 2008, at 20:32:30
In reply to How much Klonopin do you take?, posted by mike1975 on November 19, 2008, at 19:45:40
That sounds like a good dose give it time to build up in your system. Max dose for seizures is 20mg. I think 4mg tops for anxiety. Phillipa
Posted by ricker on November 19, 2008, at 20:43:12
In reply to How much Klonopin do you take?, posted by mike1975 on November 19, 2008, at 19:45:40
Everyone is different. When my anxiety was at it's worst, p/doc had me on 2mg / 4x day. That lasted about 4 months. I've been on clonazepam for the past 20 years at 0.5mg 2x/day. Sometimes I've raised that dose to 3 or 4 times a day.
I believe it has mild mood stabilizing qualities and less of an up and down feeling as compared to zanax or ativan, for me!I have tapered down and stopped several times with no problem but keep in mind I've always been on A/D's as well.
I've found it helps drastically for start-up anxiety as well, when switching A/D's. I'd rate it a 10 out of 10 for anxiety related treatment, 20 years now, I better think highly of it!
Best, Rick
Posted by Phillipa on November 20, 2008, at 19:31:16
In reply to Re: How much Klonopin do you take? » mike1975, posted by ricker on November 19, 2008, at 20:43:12
Ricker that's a long time and no pooping out either. Wonder why benzos work for so long? Do you have link to mood stablization on klonopin. As thinking that the combo of xanax with it could have caused my problems. Thanks Phillipa
Posted by cactus on November 26, 2008, at 20:39:24
In reply to How much Klonopin do you take?, posted by mike1975 on November 19, 2008, at 19:45:40
I was on 6mg a day and now I'm on 5mg a day and about to go down soon again. For me it's been the best anxiety med I have ever taken, but it takes a long time to come off. I wouldn't go any higher than 4mg a day if you can manage on that. See how you go on 2mg for a couple of weeks before you go any higher.
peace C
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