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Clonazepam help

aussiewriter
aussiewriter
Hi all, I take Clonazepam when the anxiety hits but am worried that I am addicted to it. Are there any other anti-anxiety medicines that work just as well as Clonazepam? How long does it take to lose its effectiveness? Also, what is the daily maximum dose? I read in the reviews that some people were taking massive doses like 10mg twice a day! My symptoms are a fibromyalgia/TMJ inflammation on the left side of the face, anxiety and some depression. I also take Tramadol. Thanks for your support/advice, Ian C. (Australia)
deleted_user
deleted_user
You should take the lowest dose possible. Also your really not supposted to be on it everyday longer than a month or you can run the risk of being addicted. Your dr should know best though. Although i had a dr that just kept handing out medication and didnt care. I found a new one. Not sure what tramadol is so this next comment may not be right but something along the line of zoloft would be good as it helps control the anxiety and depression in the long run not just short term.
deleted_user
deleted_user
How often do you take it? I think it really depends on the person and how their body processes meds. I'm sure some people can get addicted fairly quickly if taking it on a regular basis while others may be able to walk away from it easily - or even if not addicted can build up a tolerance to it where they require larger doses to get the same effect.

I have taken both Xanax and Klonopin as needed for severe attacks, and I have never become addicted to either, but I do use them only for severe attacks/anxiety where I cannot manage to naturally calm myself. I've never had to take more than 0.5mg of either.

If you are worried about an addiction or tolerance issue - definitely discuss it with your doctor. They can help you decide how much is reasonable to take in a week and if you require more than that, they can suggest other options also.
cloudypearl
cloudypearl
I take 0.5 am and pm have taken it only in pm for ten years. I don't know if I'm addicted. Don't care if I am, its the only thing that helps me be able to leave the house. Just started last year taking it in the am also. I do feel dizzy if I don't take it, but I just take and I am fine again. I want to be normal and if clonozopam helps me be normal then so be it. If you were a diabetic you would be addicted to insulin because you need it everyday.
BonTemps
BonTemps
I take Klonpin [ the brand name for Clonazepam } at bedtime and have for about 4 years . I take 0.75 mg but tying to dcrease th doseto 0.5.
Reduction s causing insomnia as you would suspect. The "addiction" is
that ove rtime it takes increasing doses to get the same effect and its
difficult to stop without rebound anxiety. thats why is better to take only
"as needed "if you can . Some people need it every day and if that what
allows a normal life , then its worth it. "Normal dose is 0.5 or 1.0 mg
twice per day.If someone says there taking 10 mg per day , they may
be confusing it with another drug or they have a HUGE problem.