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Q: Klonapin Question
asked by: peterh105 on September 8th, 2007
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I have been taking Klonapin for years for agoraphobia and panic attacks. My prescription is for 1 mg twice a day though I skip it on days when I am not feeling anxious and don't expect to find myself in an anxiety-provoking situtation. I take it if I have to drive to an unfamiliar destination or expect to feel anxious in an upcoming situation, e.g. a class presentation. I recently read that Klonapin should not be taken for more than a few months. Could you explain the danger? Is it just potential addiction or are there other concerns? I am afraid to ask my doctor because it will sound like I am questioning his judgment.

In general, it annoys me that the directions that come with drugs say "don't do X" but don't say what will happen if you do X.

Thank you very much,
Peter
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BullZye
replied on September 8th, 2007
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I don't know too much about Klonopins but the only thing I can think of is potential addiction... That stuff can get really addictive and has pretty bad withdrawal too.
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ladylee70
replied on September 8th, 2007
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I am not an MD or Psychiatrist so don't take what I say as gospel. My understanding is that it's not advisable to take it long term due to the potential for addiction. I was on it for over a year to help me sleep at night and for Generalized Anxiety Disorder with episodes of panic. I honestly didn't have a problem with being addicted and was able to stop it immediately when I became pregnant. Stopping quickly like I did is usually not advisable.

If the medication is working for you, great! It's really hard to find medication that helps us. You really don't seem like a high risk patient (addictive personality) in that you can skip it on days where you don't need it. Your doctor probably senses that and that could be an additional reason why he is continuing you on the medication.

Good luck.
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