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...
elissa sangi | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/21/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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has had a calming effect on my CNS,thereby eliminating the tightness in my stomach muscles etc., as I have Crohn's disease. Overall calming effect and helps sleeplessness.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/21/2010
Condition: Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy
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On a small 0.5mg dose to help sleep, and prevent big seizures. Made me very sleepy for the first week. I've also noticed a decrease in appetite.
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amelia | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/15/2010
Condition: Other
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used to treat insomnia, but it made me very depressed
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Grankey | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/15/2010
Condition: A Feeling of Restlessness with Inability to Sit Still
Overall rating 4.7
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This medication has helped me get out of bed and deal with day to day stress. I feel more like myself than with other med,s for depression that i have taken in the past. I am going through menopause,some days are tough. My concern is that I may become dependent on this med and then what?
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Julie Lily | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/14/2010
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on this medication for a while now and it has helped beyond belief. I am also on Prozac and Wellbutrin. Now I take the Klonopin only when needed.
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dan | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month |
1/12/2010
Condition: Other
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pain
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Carolrx | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/11/2010
Condition: A Feeling of Restlessness with Inability to Sit Still
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I was having bad dreams, heart racing, restless and this has helped me sleep peacefully.
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mooty | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/9/2010
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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I've been on this drug for about 4 months and cannot express how much it has helped me with the panic attacks and sleepliness. I went a whole year with no sleeping and suffering horrible panic attacks all night long. Since being on it I no longer suffer from either of these symptons. I finally feel human again!
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/8/2010
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 4.0
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mylibra76 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/8/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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I take Klonopin for anxiety with stress disorder so much that I am not able to have my mind rest at night. Klonopin helps to stop my vivid bad dreams and helps me relax enough to sleep for a few hours every night.
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lillypad31 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/6/2010
Condition: A Feeling of Restlessness with Inability to Sit Still
Overall rating 3.7
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It was working at first(6 mnths) but im staring to go back to where i started?!
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/2/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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I have observed severe withdrawl symptoms in a family member i live with.
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mouse | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/31/2009
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 4.7
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I am really happy with Klonopin. I have no panic attacks with this drug. I would however caution all of you to not stop it abruptly. I did for only 1 week and experienced terrible insomnia, but worse I think I had mild seizures when I did fall asleep. I had a horrible smell in my nose that was nauseating as well as muscle twitches. It was gross and very uncomfortable. My whole sense of smell was heightened in a negative way.
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joshuaearles | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/29/2009
Condition: Petit Mal Seizures
Overall rating 3.7
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The symptoms have decreased drmaticaly.Although there have been several dosage increases.
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Finally free.com | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/28/2009
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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I am 37 and have been on klonapin 1mg 3xdaily for 6 years along with paxilcr25 1x daily and valium 10mg pr as needed and i have not been arrested nor in any serious altercations with the police since hooray to benzo's!
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ACGentry | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/28/2009
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 4.3
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This medication has helped me so much. I have to take prozac also and atavan for the breakthrough attacks, but the klonopin has made the breakthrough attacks happen less and be less severe.
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aero | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/26/2009
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 4.3
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i have been on this medication for 5 years and do not know how i could cope or deal with my panic and anxiety attacks. This medicine has helped me get my life back.
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Ted | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/23/2009
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 2.3
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I took 4mg of Klonopin daily for 8 years. Would not recomened taking it for long periods of time. It took me a year to get from it and get my life back. Now a year later I am Klonopin and benzo free. I am calmer and happier.
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skierut98 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/22/2009
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 4.7
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I have taken Klonopin (Clonazepam) for nearly 3 years now. This is by far the most effective drug I have used to date. Little or no side effects and works wonderfully. To date there has been no negligable side effects. I dont know what I would do without it.
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