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Posted by Adam33 on January 22, 2004, at 23:03:27
Well I have been taking Klonopin (for performance anxiety) for a little while now and really like it. (On a side note however, my Doc is also starting me on Lexapro to see if that works better for the SA and b/c I have minor OCD. I am skeptical whether it will though from reading posts on this forum).
Anyway, as I expected I feel a bit tired while on the Klonopin (especially if taken with propranolol which I do only before big events). As far as the Klonopin, I currently take .75-1mg in the morning and .5mg in the late afternoon, and this fits my anxiety pretty well. I know that a feeling of sedation is quite normal while on Klonopin (and that this may very well go away in time) but I am also having a tough time concentrating. This may be b/c of the sedation (not sure?) but this poses a problem for me because I am in classes right now and am having trouble following my professors. (Note however, I don't think that I have ADD since I usually can concentrate). Also, it's not that I feel dumbed up, just unable to concentrate.
I have read about a lot of people who take Adderoll or Ritalin with Klonopin, but is that only for people with ADD?? Would either of those help me with the sedation and inability to concentrate if these things don't go away soon. Or...any other suggestions for what to combine with the Klonopin.
Thanks for any advice!
Posted by Kon on January 23, 2004, at 12:58:40
In reply to Klonopin users, please respond..., posted by Adam33 on January 22, 2004, at 23:03:27
>Would either of those help me with the sedation and inability to concentrate if these things don't go away soon. Or...any other suggestions for what to combine with the Klonopin.
How about coffee(or other caffeine-rich drink)?
Posted by Maxime on January 23, 2004, at 15:26:46
In reply to Klonopin users, please respond..., posted by Adam33 on January 22, 2004, at 23:03:27
See if you can get away with just your morning dose. Klonopin does stay in the system for a long time. It will dull cognitive abilities somewhat.
Maxime
Posted by micro on January 24, 2004, at 0:56:36
In reply to Klonopin users, please respond..., posted by Adam33 on January 22, 2004, at 23:03:27
> Well I have been taking Klonopin (for performance anxiety) for a little while now and really like it. (On a side note however, my Doc is also starting me on Lexapro to see if that works better for the SA and b/c I have minor OCD. I am skeptical whether it will though from reading posts on this forum).
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> Anyway, as I expected I feel a bit tired while on the Klonopin (especially if taken with propranolol which I do only before big events). As far as the Klonopin, I currently take .75-1mg in the morning and .5mg in the late afternoon, and this fits my anxiety pretty well. I know that a feeling of sedation is quite normal while on Klonopin (and that this may very well go away in time) but I am also having a tough time concentrating. This may be b/c of the sedation (not sure?) but this poses a problem for me because I am in classes right now and am having trouble following my professors. (Note however, I don't think that I have ADD since I usually can concentrate). Also, it's not that I feel dumbed up, just unable to concentrate.
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> I have read about a lot of people who take Adderoll or Ritalin with Klonopin, but is that only for people with ADD?? Would either of those help me with the sedation and inability to concentrate if these things don't go away soon. Or...any other suggestions for what to combine with the Klonopin.
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> Thanks for any advice!Adam,
As with any benzodiazapine, the sedating effects/fatigue or listlessness will decrease over a period of about 2 weeks unless you continue to titrate up in dosage. It may also be very beneficial to restructure your dosing so that you are not taking the majority of your klonopin in the morning or before noon. Taking a larger dose at bedtime may be more beneficial to you than in the am or seperating it into three evenly spaced dosages. However, more frequent dosing means more to rememeber. So try reversing the doses under the supervision of your Doc. I think this will help. Good Luck. Regards Micro.
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