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Will someone taking 0.25 Mg of Klonopin for 15 days develop a tolerance or be grouchy when reducing back to 1 - 3x a week?
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Posted 4/30/2012 12:50 AM (GMT 0)
For about 2 months I have been taking Klonopin. On average, I take .25 mg once or seldome twice a day. I only need it anywhere from one to three days a week. It was prescribed PRN. I always try to have a 3 day break per week to avoid tolerance.

It works wonders for me, but I respect it. I know that if I don't insist on those long breaks between, it can become my worst nightmare.

I have a project coming up that is going to be a nightmare for 15 days. I realize no one can answer this, but I am looking for opinions and personal experiences. If I took 0.25 mg of klonopin for 15 days straight, but with the first weekend off and a one day break the next weekend, What is the likelihood that I develop a tolerance or get grouchy at the end when I go back to less frequent use?

Thanks for your thoughts.
Posted 4/30/2012 3:47 AM (GMT 0)
I don't think Clonazepam (Klonopin) at .25mg is going to cause addiction.

It's an anti-anxiety med and a sleep inducer. I haven't heard anyone say that Clonazepam makes one grouchy. Xanax is more likely to be addictive in my view.

I use Clonazepam as a sleep aid occasionally, and some on the Bipolar Forum use it frequently for sleep. None of those folks have ever discussed the possibility of addiction to it.

If you're worried about it, however, why not use a good antihistamine from time to time rather than Klonopin? Zyrtec is even better at 10 mg., I think, and it's an over-the-counter antihistamine.

We are required to say that we aren't doctors so we can't diagnose, but we are permitted to say what works for us.

It's Genetic
Posted 4/30/2012 5:23 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the reply. I am having no problems sleeping, but will keep some antihistamine in the cabinet in case I have problems sleeping when I go back to less frequency.
Posted 4/30/2012 2:40 PM (GMT 0)
AnxiousTravis,

I would caution you to talk with your Dr. re how best to use your Klonopin during this stressful time you are going to be facing.

Most antihistamines can cause anxiety symptoms, whether they are non-drowsy or not. Many multi-symptom cold medications will contain an antihistamine, so watching labels is important. Reference: MedlinePlus

I am wondering what other methods you have been using to help you get through stressful times ?  Emotional stress usually occurs in situations people consider difficult or challenging. Different people consider different situations to be stressful.

In managing your stress, find the positive in situations and don't dwell on the negative, plan fun activities and take regular breaks. 

Believe in yourself and don't anticipate that this project is going to bring you down.  Stay in the moment and do not get stuck in anticipatory anxiety. 

Let us know how you are doing and know we are here for you.

Kindly,

Kitt

Posted 5/23/2012 10:37 PM (GMT 0)
I have been taking .5-.75 mg about 5 days a week of Klonopin for about 2 years now, and never really thought that there may any issues with addiction. Recently I was reading just how awful the benzodiazapine withdrawals are. They are really scary! So I decided I would stop taking them. I didn't sleep that well the 1st night. The 2nd day I was pretty anxious all day at work and then that night while I was laying in bed next to my little girl (last night actually)....WHAM! I had serious withdrawal that would have landed me in the ER if I didn't take 1mg klonopin and call a professional to talk me through it. YES, they are addicting. It doesn't seem so....but try stopping for a while and see. Cold Turkey can KILL YOU. I am officially starting to wein tonight. I don't EVER want to feel like that again. I went to my doctor today and he told me the same bullcrap that other doctors are saying...he told me that I was "fine" that it "couldn't possibly have been a withdrawal with me taking such small amounts" But it's been over 2 years, OF COURSE there will be withdrawals. I'm not drinking his kool aid. Neither should any of the rest of you.
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