I had the most debilitating panic attacks! I started getting them at 23 yrs old. Beforehand, I didn't even know there was such a thing! I thought I was having a heart attack (other panic-disorder sufferers know what I mean!) So, for YEARS, I would have an attack w/out any outside trigger or reason. I stopped drinking coffee, alcohol, and even thought that I was causing them from eating high-fat fo...
Until June, I have been on 6mgs of this poison for seven years. In my opinion, it is given out to easily, prescribed at high doses for too long at a time, and is highly addictive if used for most two weeks. I've been going through withdrawal for weeks and it is only the beginning of what I will endure. Just watch the videos on Youtube or Google Klonopin Withdrawal and you will be horrified. I have...
PanicSurvivorjgecoa7 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
7/8/2011
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 4.3
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I've taken this on and off for 15 years. It is helpful for difficult nights or days, but it does not provide instant relief if you are having an attack. It is easy to build a tolerance, and then have to increase the dose. I believe that non drug interventions are important to use with this so you don't build a tolerance. It works for me best if I only take it when I really need it.
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circle52 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
7/3/2011
Condition: Seizures with Irregular Muscle Contractions
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/26/2011
Condition: Panic Disorder
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kristy23 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
6/14/2011
Condition: Panic Disorder
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David66 | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
6/13/2011
Condition: Panic Disorder
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I was on this for over a year. Hard to get off and it made me more anxious, angry and suicidal. This drug is a nightmare.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
6/12/2011
Condition: Panic Disorder
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cupcakelover | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/12/2011
Condition: Panic Disorder
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I felt better immediately. The only issue that I am having is how tired I am so I began to take my dose at night before bed and I have no problem with anxiety the next day. I am on .5mg.
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Anonymous | 13-18 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/12/2011
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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This medication changed my life, i have not had a panic attack in any social situations in over a year since i started. It also is not addicting at all, i can take it for a few days and stop it for weeks if i don't need it. This is the best medicine for panic attacks.
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tyl2p | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
6/10/2011
Condition: Panic Disorder
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | Patient
6/6/2011
Condition: Panic Disorder
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spicii | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/27/2011
Condition: Panic Disorder
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it definitely takes the edge of everyday life and helps me calm down.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
5/19/2011
Condition: Panic Disorder
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This medication gave me back my life! It has truly been a miracle drug for me.
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yesiam | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/18/2011
Condition: Panic Disorder
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I worried constantly about everything and had panic attacks, also could not shut my mind off to get to sleep. My doctor started me on a very small dose of Klonopin, and immediately it changed everything. I feel normal. I can sleep. No more panic attacks. I can think about my upcoming cancer operation without the fear I used to have. I can think and act rationally now without it having affected me or my personality at all. I don't feel tired or "druggy", I just feel more in control of my emotions and thoughts now. Some people have side affects, but I haven't experienced any at all. If you are having panic attacks, don't be afraid to let your doctor prescribe it for you. For me, it's been a wonderful drug that has allowed me to face life with more confidence and less upset.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
5/11/2011
Condition: Other
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
5/9/2011
Condition: Panic Disorder
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/6/2011
Condition: Panic Disorder
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kkkelli | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/5/2011
Condition: Panic Disorder
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Ummm, can someone please help me with this question... you all are takeing .5mg a day or 1 mg 2x a day and got brought to that dose. my dr. recently prescribed me 1mg kolonopin 3x a day. to start...am I gonna be screwed in the end. I have horrible anxiety and attacks and now i have been way better. Does any one think it can be easy to ween down slow.
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tikker | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
4/28/2011
Condition: Tourette's
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I have been on Klonopin for 25 years. It usually reduces my tics. They do increase with stress and Klonopin causes sexual problems including ED. However other ED medications, both RX and especially certain herbal found on 'Better Sex Mall' conteract the sexual side affects. I change dosage between 1 to 2 mg per day and occasionally discontinue for short times without any withdrawal or rebound. For me all of the side effects expounded have not been a problem. I have had Tourette syndrome since age 9 or 10 and I'm now 71. This has been a miracle drug for me and should be given a good try under a physician's care before dismissing it because of all the warnings and expressed side effects. I am not addicted to it even after 25 years of use.Read More Read Less
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