I'm in the process of going off Klonopin fast so I am not so sedated during the day. I can't go off it cold turkey because I risk seizures. My psych knows, just I'm going a little faster than he thinks (going from 2 to 1 mg, not 2 to 1.5 mg -- trust me 1/2 mg makes a huge difference). I can already tell my mood has changed but it hasn't been long--has taken 1 1/2 days so far to get me this way. Tomorrow AM I take 1/2 mg and at night 1/2 mg. Anyone go off this med and if so what reaction/s did you have? Did the mood changes last a long time? etc. It lasts in your system awhile but i'm realizing that it may not be a sedative as much as doctors think. I cant explain it but it acts differently. I just need it out of my system. Any information going off this medication sanely would be appreciated. Thanks,
Melissa.
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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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
I took klonopin before bed (normal amount) and I finally slept...looks I may need it afterall.
Melissa.
Yes, it looks like i'll have to for now. GROWL HISS SPIT
Melissa.
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