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Posted 5/15/2014 1:15 AM (GMT 0)
Went to my doctor today and she is having me take Zoloft and as it get used to it, take 1-2 pills of Clonazepam at night when my panic is the worst. Should I be nervous about how it will make me feel? Has anyone had any experience with this?

Thanks!
Posted 5/15/2014 3:13 AM (GMT 0)
No one has taken it before? Should I just take it? My doctor prescribed it so I'm sure it's fine. I just worry when I read side effects which I shouldn't.
Posted 5/15/2014 3:30 AM (GMT 0)
hi cballer, my doctor prescribed it for me recently, while i was in hospital, as a rescue treatment for if i got really panicky during the night and just couldn t sleep. i didn t get any side effects, and it did calm me enough to sleep. i am not on it since leaving hospital sorry not to answer earlier, and i hope your experience with it will be as easy as mine, blessings to you and yours.
Posted 5/15/2014 3:41 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you! I was a little nervous to take something that will sedate me because I have issues with being in control with how my body acts honestly. I appreciate it. I shouldn't have read the side effects lol
Posted 5/15/2014 4:57 AM (GMT 0)
CB.,

I hope that you were able to get past your reservations about your Rx, and felt some relief.

I had heard that most people feel immediately better when they use their benzodiazepines, and only feel mild sedative effects as a result.

Being at home where you feel safe, is an ideal way to 'test' the waters when starting something new such as this med.

Let us know how it went and how you are doing soon, okay?

S.C.
Posted 5/15/2014 8:03 AM (GMT 0)
Hello! I am prescribed the same medications! It affects everyone differently, but what I found is best is to take the Zoloft at night before you go to bed, but not RIGHT before. Give yourself some time at night (an hour or two) before deciding to go to bed. I have found that if I take it directly before bed I wake up feeling pretty gross and hungover in the morning, but since I made that change I feel great.

Oh. I am also on the same thing for panic. c: It honestly has been fairly mild but might make you a tad sleepy? I'm not sure how large your dose is compared to mine.

Post Edited (Symphonixx) : 5/15/2014 2:10:53 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 5/15/2014 1:40 PM (GMT 0)
Well my reservations took over and I didn't take it. I will for sure take it tonight at home with family. My husband works nights and wasn't home until late so I didn't feel comfortable being alone taking it. I will take it tonight and let you guys know how it goes tomorrow. I want relief and I had anxiety last night. I should know better :)

Thanks Symphonixx, your experience is very reassuring. I have also found I shouldn't take Zoloft too early as it makes me slightly dizzy and tired.
Posted 5/15/2014 2:23 PM (GMT 0)
CB.,

I completely understand you wanting to have your husband at home for when you take your Rx for the first time!

I would probably feel the similarly and do the same.:)

Hoping you have a peaceful day!

S.C.
Posted 5/15/2014 2:44 PM (GMT 0)
CB,

Many are afraid to try a new med. The funny thing is that there is no way to know until you take a few doses how the medication will work for you.  What works for one person or a few thousand can be odd for just one. No matter what, try it and see. It might be just the thing for you. Wouldn't that be nice?

I have been on many, many of the mental health meds over the years some with great success right from the start and others that I never could tolerate.

Kindly,

Kitt

 

Posted 5/16/2014 3:21 AM (GMT 0)
I took a pill. I'm just worried I'll have a seizure because this is also used to treat ppl with seizures and it says it can make them occur more. Hopefully it doesn't make someone who's never had one have one
Posted 5/16/2014 3:43 AM (GMT 0)
Ok pill is really kicking in. I feel so relaxed. This is awesome. Haha
Posted 5/16/2014 4:10 AM (GMT 0)
cballer,
Glad you are feeling better! I did not have any such issues with seizures or anything the times I have taken it. It's sometimes bad to acquaint yourself with side effects like that because they are pretty rare and then you make yourself worry.

Glad you're doing well!
Posted 5/16/2014 4:21 AM (GMT 0)
Lol!!

I am not laughing at you CB!! It is just the contrast between your last two posts!!

...it is awesome!

...it should be an add for the med!!:)

Glad it is helping.:)

S.C.
Posted 5/16/2014 4:59 AM (GMT 0)
Lol it's all good. It shows me going from a panicked state to a very zen place. It's so nice to be relaxed!
Posted 5/16/2014 6:48 AM (GMT 0)
CB,

Glad to hear that, for you, the Klonis (Klonopin) did what they normally do.

http://www.askapatient.com/viewrating.asp?drug=74569&name=CLONAZEPAM

3.4 is a good rating on this site.

"1 to 2" pills is not as descriptive as it might be but I'm going to assume they are 1 mg each. 2 mg of Klono is a fairly healthy dose so you were wise started with just one. So now you know what it does.

This drug has taken over for "Valium" because of it's longer half life, meaning it last longer,about 5-6 hours. Some say less addictive than Zanex???. By that I mean physiologically, not necessarily physiologically. It also takes longer to kick in for anxiety than the others, probably 20-30 minutest. I've been there waiting.

At low levels (1 mg/day) its OK for long tern use, but not easy to get off after months and months. As a crisis adjunct to and antidepressant, excellent.

Stevie Nicks went nuts with it and took, well, a lot per day. Not good. It's been helpful to me but if I take it during the day (.5 mg), but I will not be too much good at what I'm good at.

So, relax. You'll get it right.
Posted 5/16/2014 12:05 PM (GMT 0)
I have to admit, I, too, got a little bit of a chuckle there between your posts!

The difference between how you sounded before your med, and then after,.....dramatic! Made me smile.

I'm glad that you found a med that's working nicely for you. Enjoy your zen! :)







M.
Posted 5/16/2014 10:17 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks guys. You're all awesome and very helpful!
Posted 5/17/2014 12:03 PM (GMT 0)
Those tabs are really amazing. But I guess, since them being strong benzos ( same category like roofies / rohypnol) these Klonis aka Clonazepam , Rivotril etc. shouldn t be taken for more than 2 month, maybe even less. As addiction will emerge quickly when constantly using these strong sedative hypnotics, I guess.
Posted 5/17/2014 2:35 PM (GMT 0)
Stella,

We encourage people to follow their doctor's guidelines and professional recommendations. Everyone's choice for management of their anxiety is unique and particular to them. What one person may have a problem with may be the greatest help in the world to another.

We respect each individual's choice of particular treatment.






M.
Posted 5/17/2014 3:15 PM (GMT 0)
You did not say what the dose was.
Posted 5/19/2014 5:23 AM (GMT 0)
My dose .5 mg a pill. Take 1-2 an evening depending on anxiety. Is it a big deal to take it when home alone? My husband works till 11pm and I'm usually asleep by then. I'm assuming I would be fine. Might ask my doc though
Posted 5/19/2014 5:46 AM (GMT 0)
cballer,

Not a big deal at all. You aren't going to pass out or start getting crazy. With experience you will learn how your mind will react to it. It is addictive both physiologically and physiologically so the right amount to use is "just enough". Take one pill and see how you are in
an hour before you take more. 1 mg of Klono will usually mess with the rest of your day so .5 is where to start. For sleep figure out what you need.

I am not an MD but have just have far more experience with this and meds than I wish I needed to.
cool
Posted 5/19/2014 12:46 PM (GMT 0)
RandyH,

Thank you. I don't plan on taking more than the .5 as it works pretty well for me. I appreciate your input!!!
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