Klonopin usage and risk for dependence

Just wondering what people have to say about klonopin as a bridge treatment until my zoloft kicks in. Been on Z for 8 days now, and seem to have no anxiety during the day, but it creeps in around dinner time and then really is affecting my sleep now. .5 of K really hasn't helped my sleep now, whereas a week ago it did. Also tried trazadone to help with sleep at 50 mg, but have to increase that now. Having sleep anxiety now on top of everything.

This all gets so cofusing....I don't want to get hooked on klonopin, but I need something to take the edge of the anxiety in the evenings. My doc told me I could take a total of 1 mg of K a day until I feel the zoloft is working. Just curious on what people think. What a challenge.

M.,

I agree with Hibee. Taking your benzo at the prescribed dose for a definite time doesn't pose an addiction/dependence risk for you...especially considering your concern regarding this possibility.

You may find that in as little as 2 weeks of your SSRI start up...you are feeling better and can just use the Klonopin as needed....(or not at all)

Best to you...keep us updated so we can keep you encouraged!

S.C.