Panic Attacks Support Group

A panic attack is a period of intense fear or discomfort, typically with an abrupt onset and usually lasting no more than thirty minutes. Symptoms include trembling, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, sweating, nausea, dizziness, hyperventilation, and sensations of choking or smothering. Panic attacks can be very sudden, appear to be unprovoked, and are often...

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harry3333 10/19/2011

this med was an early valium type originally promoted for epileptic siezures
later it was realised that it was good for panic attacks and so has become popular for them
its available as a generic and so usually cheap
in reality, all these valium type meds are basicly all the same but clonazepam is longer lasting than some so doesnt have to be taken as often
it goes well with all antidepressants
most of us dont have an addictive type personality, so taken sensibly its safe

Impylaurie 10/22/2011

Thanks for sharing about Clonazepan, People do not know that there is medication to take to live a normal panic free life. I was surprised when I first took it that it was first made for people that had seizures. I take one in the morning and one at night. I have been taking it for about 14 yrs now.

deleted_user 10/23/2011

Harry,
Usually I disagree with some of the things you say, but this is great advice. I have taken Clonazapam for almost 6 years and it has been a great mix with my other meds. I am not anxiety free, but it has been at a much more acceptable place since beginning a new medication regimen 6 years ago.

harry3333 10/25/2011

its better to carry this med with you , a few tablets, and disolve 1 under tongue when needed only, I wouldnt be taking a big dose every day

Impylaurie 10/25/2011

The only problem with that is that is what I used to do about 20yrs ago. I would carry back then a valium and when I would feel a panic coming on or it would already have started I would take the pill. I would start avoiding places like the grocery store, back then you had to write check and I would build up such anxiety that I would be shaking or want to run out of the store. I would have them in my car at a red light. I could go on and on of what I was starting to be afraid of because of a panic attack. For me it has made my life anxiety and panic free. I am not tired nor do I feel drugged just normal. You are so right about putting it under your tongue.

kindlefan301 10/26/2011

Thanks for the info, harry3333. I was just prescribed clonazepam and was a bit concerned that it would be easily addictive. I'll be careful but also less afraid to take it when needed.

deleted_user 10/28/2011

Question for those of you who have taken Clonazepan (impylaurie, agayle1981) for many years. What dosage are you taking and how often (twice a day?)

I've had panic/anxiety for 25 years. For the most part it has been under control with a combination of Zoloft and Xanax as needed. Something changed about a year ago and I had an increase of anxiety/panic. I was put on Clonazepan which worked, but I have been concerned about staying on it.

Note I have no concerns with benzos overall, just concerned about long-term use.

Also have your dosages had to increase over the years due to tolerance?

Thanks in advance! I'm happy to share my experiences back.

harry3333 10/29/2011

sometimes carefull manaagment of zoloft, a prozac type, is needed to get help from it
up to 2mg clon disolved under tongue may be needed for a severe panic attack, some facing a difficult day take up to 10 mg, which I dont recommend but they are all still alive and normal.....

many docs dont know that under tongue gets it into your system fastest, google sublingually to read why

Impylaurie 10/29/2011

Johnnorth, I have been taking Clonazepam 1mg in the morning and 1mg at night. I have been taking it for about 15yrs. I have never needed to up my dosage. I have no problem taking it. I look at it as just part of my life and am glad that I am not where I was before I got on Clonazepam. The long term use has not been a concern and I have had physicals and am very healthy, We all do not know what is going to happen in life, but at least i have lived a wonderful anxiety free life.

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