Posted by Viridis on September 16, 2003, at 4:37:06
In reply to Re: Klonopin excellent so far.... but a question, posted by rianny on September 16, 2003, at 3:56:34
It took me about a week or two to get over mild side effects from Klonopin (drowsiness, clumsiness, etc.). Now I notice absolutely nothing, except that I don't freak out over minor things and feel calmer in general. I've been at the same dose (1 mg/day) since I started it about 2 1/2 years ago, and the anti-anxiety effects have remained. My pdoc says he's had many patients on it for years without any need for dosage increase. Tolerance to the anxiolytic effects (according to him) is uncommon, and discontinuation is pretty straightforward IF done very gradually.
I wouldn't worry too much about benzos -- they have a long record of safety, few or no long-term side effects, and, on average, are easier to withdraw from than most antidepressants.
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