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klonopin dosage

Posted by crazyjoe on August 1, 2011, at 22:49:34

dr prescribed klonopin 1mg at night 1mg in day to help withocd/mood disorder....do you feel that is a high dose

 

Re: klonopin dosage

Posted by B2chica on August 2, 2011, at 8:14:54

In reply to klonopin dosage, posted by crazyjoe on August 1, 2011, at 22:49:34

that sounds very average.
i was given 2mg at night for rough insomnia and anxiety.
but i think the norm is 1mg, as i know that's what i was rx'd in the past.

 

Re: klonopin dosage

Posted by Christ_empowered on August 2, 2011, at 9:55:30

In reply to Re: klonopin dosage, posted by B2chica on August 2, 2011, at 8:14:54

I think there's a lot of variation amongst doctors. When I started, I was given 1.5mgs/day and bumped up to 2mgs/day rather quickly. When I had to take a benzo again because of a manic episode, I was given 2mgs/day for 3 months, then 1mg/day for 3 months.

I've known people who take low doses strictly as-needed and people who take 3-4mgs/day. 1mg Klonopin=about 20mgs/Valium, so its not a tiny amount, but its certainly no reason to be worried about being overdosed (back when valium was popular, standard doses were 30-40+mgs/day).

 

Re: klonopin dosage » Christ_empowered

Posted by Phillipa on August 2, 2011, at 10:58:41

In reply to Re: klonopin dosage, posted by Christ_empowered on August 2, 2011, at 9:55:30

CE are you serious? That means in 20's the 5mg three times a day wasn't high. And I always thought it was especially with the mepbrobomate. Wow what a relief to know I wasn't overdosed and the doses have taken for 41 years arent high. Thanks Phillipa

 

Re: klonopin dosage » crazyjoe

Posted by floatingbridge on August 2, 2011, at 11:08:34

In reply to klonopin dosage, posted by crazyjoe on August 1, 2011, at 22:49:34

> dr prescribed klonopin 1mg at night 1mg in day to help withocd/mood disorder....do you feel that is a high dose

I've taken more. Then was also able to cut back when a crisis was over. I think maybe I maxed at 3mg for brief periods of time.

My current shrink might advise not to sweat that dose.

Are benzos a new medication for you?

 

Re: klonopin dosage

Posted by rjlockhart04-08 on August 2, 2011, at 14:32:18

In reply to Re: klonopin dosage » crazyjoe, posted by floatingbridge on August 2, 2011, at 11:08:34

No that's not high. I was on 2mg X 3 daily at one time and then I moved to Ativan and Xanax. I just had to realize that it's very addcting but if you truely need the benzodiapine take it. I would just take them to change the way I feel and then when I actaully had anxiety that was horrible my doctor refused to give it to me anymore.

i hate addiction....

best luck to you...

 

Re: klonopin dosage

Posted by jono_in_adelaide on August 2, 2011, at 20:00:03

In reply to klonopin dosage, posted by crazyjoe on August 1, 2011, at 22:49:34

Benzos arnt very effective for OCD, though the Klonopin should be very effective for the anxiety you suffer.

For the OCD you probably need a high dose SSRI

 

Re: klonopin dosage

Posted by crazyjoe on August 2, 2011, at 21:41:38

In reply to Re: klonopin dosage, posted by jono_in_adelaide on August 2, 2011, at 20:00:03

thanx all- do take ssri for ocd 40 mg celexa --maybe go higher and yes i've used ativan for years 1.5 at bedtime .5 in the mid morning ---just seems the ativan gives me a very tired feeling during the day so switched to the 1mg klonopin at nite and 1 mg of klonopin in day so far only take .5 in the day -no tiredness----i was just afraid that 2mg overall might be two high being all the stories you read about klonopin addiction...thanx

 

Re: klonopin dosage

Posted by ron1953 on August 3, 2011, at 9:56:16

In reply to Re: klonopin dosage, posted by crazyjoe on August 2, 2011, at 21:41:38

My experience with Klonopin was disastrous on several levels, and I recommend EXTREME caution. Here's some excellent info I would recommend:

http://benzo.org.uk/

 

Re: klonopin dosage

Posted by crazyjoe on August 3, 2011, at 20:33:56

In reply to Re: klonopin dosage, posted by ron1953 on August 3, 2011, at 9:56:16

thanx for the info however i deal with ocd/bipolar---40 celexa/600tegretol/100lammictal/1.5klonopin a pretty conservetive mix however without a benzo my anxiety just escalites whats one to do never overuse them

 

Re: klonopin dosage

Posted by crazyjoe on August 3, 2011, at 21:16:01

In reply to Re: klonopin dosage, posted by crazyjoe on August 3, 2011, at 20:33:56

would love to drop the benzo but then cannot sleep and seem to need one during the day for work---did anyone ever take an ssri alone and not need a benzo for these conditions

 

Re: klonopin dosage

Posted by crazyjoe on August 3, 2011, at 21:22:36

In reply to Re: klonopin dosage, posted by ron1953 on August 3, 2011, at 9:56:16

would you recommend another benzo then ativan -tried tired in the day --zanax too short acting -zanax xr not good- at least klonopin does not make me tired in the day...and doc said if i want i could switch back to my 1.5 ativan at night and .5 in day without any problems--do you guys think this is so---aren't all benzos equally addictive ---my dr. won't just switch for me every month because he knows my personality--like to always change

 

Re: klonopin dosage

Posted by ron1953 on August 4, 2011, at 11:10:58

In reply to Re: klonopin dosage, posted by crazyjoe on August 3, 2011, at 21:22:36

From my personal experience with, and research about Benzo addiction, I found that withdrawal symptoms (increased anxiety, agitation, etc.) can actually happen BETWEEN doses - yes, in that short a time. For years, I thought that that feeling was just the med wearing off but in fact, I was experiencing withdrawal, which was worse than the anxiety I was taking Klonopin for in the first place. In short, Benzos often become a vicious cycle. After 7 years on that roller coaster, I'm glad to be done with it. Sure, the withdrawal was hell, but necessary.

Of course, you should do what you feel best for you - I'm just sharing my thoughts.

 

Re: klonopin dosage » ron1953

Posted by Phillipa on August 4, 2011, at 20:19:14

In reply to Re: klonopin dosage, posted by ron1953 on August 4, 2011, at 11:10:58

Doesn't happen to me have gone off and on benzos and now just take at bedtime. Strange? Phillipa


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