Posted by NotAddicted on April 8, 2004, at 7:48:57
In reply to Klonopin longterm? keeping me from getting well?, posted by snapper on April 7, 2004, at 23:27:06
The question really becomes: Do you think the Klonopin is doing you more harm than good? And: How do you define "getting well"? These are retorical questions to ask yourself... not ones I expect you to provide an answer to.
Klonopin is my only drug and my benefits outweigh the risks. This isn't the case for many. If you consider 3 years "long term", then, I am a long termer. So, yes, I do have a daily requirement for Klonopin. The reason for me is, I have a faulty "flight or flight" system and I have found something that corrects that.
Also, I think these meds are treatments and not "cures". Many have gotten fed up with using meds and tried to substitute (I'm talking alternate stuff) or do total med washouts. Some with success, some aren't successful. Some are successful moving to another class of meds that they are more satisfied with.
You and your doc are the ones to decide.
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