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PostPosted: 01/17/05 - 03:00    Post subject: Anyone experienced with clonazapam? Reply with quote


Anyone experienced with clonazapam? I just started taking it and I’m wondering if someone could give me more info about it, especially side effects… Thank you
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PostPosted: 05/05/05 - 06:29    Post subject: Reply with quote


As you know clonazapam is used to control seizures and to relieve anxiety. It is sometimes prescribed for other uses too. Clonazepam comes as a tablet to take by mouth and the initial adult dose should not exceed 1.5 mg/day divided into 3 doses. That dosage may be increased in increments of 0.5 to 1 mg every 3 days until seizures are adequately controlled but with constant doctor’s control. As for the contradictions, they are: significant liver disease, narrow angle glaucoma, sensitivity to benzodiazepines. Clonazepam can be habit-forming so do not take a larger doses (it’s better taking it more often) or for a longer period of time.
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PostPosted: 12/23/06 - 16:04    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have been taking Clonazapam for about 4 years I have not had any side effects. I take them for a sleep aid to counter Mirapex side effects which are insomnia. If taken the same time every night at the same time they allow me to get a decent night sleep. The drowsiness is wore off in the morning completely so it doesnt hinder driving. Occasionally 10 percent of the time they dont work as good.
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PostPosted: 01/10/07 - 21:15    Post subject: excellant results Reply with quote

clonazepam worked great for me (anxiety), only side effect was drowsiness. But I'll take that over anxiety anyday! Just use caution when driving until you get used to it. I took it for 5 years straight, then stopped for pregnancy, now started again along with LEXAPRO. The combination can't be beat. I feel like a new person!!!!
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PostPosted: 07/02/07 - 05:17    Post subject: Reply with quote

My doctor prescribed clonazapma for my restless leg syndrome. She said nothing whatsoever about it being habit forming. It CAN help me sleep but doesn't really work as a sleep aid. There are nights, such as last night, when it did not control my restless legs. Is anyone else taking it for R.L.S.?
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PostPosted: 10/10/07 - 13:56    Post subject: Reply with quote

My doctor initially prescribed Clonazapam for ocassional anxiety about 3 years ago but then decided to add it to my regular seizure meds. I sleep great, always through the night, and am always the one who handles things calmly. I have no more anxiety and I am able to speak in front of audiences with no problems. Upon changing neurologists I have found that Clonazapam is an addictive drug and even missing a dose can cause you to have a seizure whether you are prone to have one or not. Where as Clonazapam has been effective and helpful for me, the thought of being on an addictive drug and knowing that one slip could possibly bring on a seizure is quite scary to me.
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PostPosted: 02/14/08 - 17:04    Post subject: side effects Reply with quote

I was prescribed it for anxiety and panic attacks. As for addiction upon cutting my dose in half i've experienced seizure like symptoms and bouts of involuntary rage. These symptoms only came on when I tried to ween myself off. Please beware!
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