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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
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.
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).
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
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?
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...
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
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
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:
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
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
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
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.
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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