Yes, it looks like i'll have to for now.  GROWL HISS SPIT

Melissa.

I took klonopin before bed (normal amount) and I finally slept...looks I may need it afterall.

Melissa.

I'm doing what the psych said (1 1/2 mg) because I am not sleeping--my mind is tired but my b ody isn't so Im gonna just do what he says.  I have no choice at this point.

Melissa.

The med change was purely for energy purposes....not depression or anything like that.  I'm still getting adjusted to the dose, but also realized today i am still tired, so I'm just going to stay at the 1 mg, and take a third 0.5 as needed (if needed).  Thanks for the concern.

Melissa.

So far I am doing ok on 1 mg/day.  If I start to feel jittery I'll bump it up to the 1 1/2 mg.  But this is ok right now.  I already have a lot of energy, well more than before, and there is a "want" to do things.  I'm not sleeping as much, but I think that is to be expected.  Thank you for the advice.

Melissa.

My two cents?  These girls have experience and they are your friends.  Call the dr. and let him know what you are doing.  It is vital you do what is best for your health.  What kind of changes in mood are you experiencing?  I hope you are not feeling depressed or anything.  Keep us up to date, okay Babe?  I hope you are okay  and getting enough sleep.  It is a good thing that you want to take less meds.  i am happy about that!

I know what you mean about feeling sedated.I use to take Klonopin once in am and one at night,but it was hard for me to work feeling that way,so doc. changed it to only at night and it helps me go to sleep along with the Benadryl.To be truthful I am afraid of going off of it cause the anxiety is terrible.Pinkers is right I would do as the doctor suggests.It's nothing to fool around with.

Yvonne

I just really want it out of my system.  I asked for a stimulant and psych said not adding meds, taking some away, and the only one that we have that is ok to do is the klonopin.  So I just really want it out of my system -- it stays there awhile after I'm weaned off  but I just want more energy -- I am hoping to not fall asleep so much during the day now.  I'll let you know how things are going along the way.  Thanks for being concerned.

Melissa.