Posted by RobertDavid on December 21, 2005, at 16:47:51
In reply to Will this wear off?, posted by TrishP on December 21, 2005, at 10:01:46
Trish: Taking Klonopin at night helps me sleep, particularly when I got over 1mg. Klonopin didn't help me or my mom when we took less than 1mg (I have taken as much as 3mgs, now taking 2mgs and have taken klonopin for 12 years).
I have tried on occation to take .5 during the day, but just felt a little tired. I will do that on occation such as before a flight which does help, but otherwise only take it at night.
My doctor was involved in some of the klonopin studies for anxiety. He said to take it at night for sleep and less sedation during the day. That it had a long half and single daily dosing should and has worked fine for anxiety relief the next day. He told me once that many patients don't take a high enough dose of klonopin for it to be work and pm dosing helps with that.
Before klonopin I tried Trazodone to sleep, but it didn't work well for me. I think there are better choices of meds to take if your just looking for something to help with sleep. Occationally I take Lunesta which is the best sleeping drug I've tried (I take it as needed).
You're right, the side affect of drowsyness should wear off in time, but the anti anxiety benefits remain - klonopin).
I tried Buspar before klonopin. Buspar doesn't seem to work well with those that have Social anxiety (me), but some report it works good with Generalized anxiety (me again). All it did for me was make me so tired I could hardly function. Everyone is different.
Since your already taking the klonopin I'd consider taking a larger dose at night, none in the morning. See how it works. Just a one or two day trial and go from there. You many be able to eliminate the need for the Trazodone.
Just my take, everyone is different. A klonopin -anti depressant combo works well for many. Once you've found the right meds (sounds like you may have) just got to play with the dose and when to take it to fine tune it.
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