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Posted 8/20/2015 7:29 PM (GMT 0)
I have been on Klonopin for severe panic/anxiety disorder for the past 8 months. I am permitted by my doc to take .5mg 4 times a day. I have only been taking half of that .25mg 4 times a day. I have been fine on that dose for the entire 8 months. I'm going through a very stressful time right now and my anxiety is at an all time high. Can I add a fifth dose of .25mg to my day? Essentially I would be taking it every 4 hours. And technically I would still be .75mg under what I am permitted to take per day. But is every 4 hours too close together? I dont really want to take the whole .5mg at once because it makes me too drowsy and out of it and I dont like the feeling. Thanks!
Posted 8/20/2015 10:13 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Kerri,

I am sorry you are going through a rough spot currently.:( I hope that things get easier for you soon.

Did you ask your doctor about this? I don't think it should be a problem, since this only brings you to 1.25, and you were prescribed up to 2 mgs a day right?

I would make a call to your doctor or pharmacist to be sure...

...and be sure to make use of the coping skills in our Resources as well to help keep your anxiety as low as possible.

Best wishes and keep posting...we are here to support.:)

S.C.
Posted 8/21/2015 12:57 AM (GMT 0)
I agree with SC and don't think it should be a problem but checking with your doctor or pharmacist is best.
Posted 8/22/2015 2:52 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you both. My doc is on vacation but I will ask when he gets back.
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