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...
Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/1/2008
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 3.7
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Those who sleep too much, talk to your doctor and change doseage. I take 1/2 a pill, 3 times a day.
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/30/2008
Condition: Other
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Taking for restless leg syndrome. Very effective, although my doctor doesn't like to prescribe it for anyone my age.
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sfsky | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/30/2008
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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I was very reluctant to use this drug but after having 5 panic attacks a day I had to see if it would help. I take one as soon as I get up and one 12 hours later and I haven't had one panic attack in the last 2 weeks. The only drawback is that I have gained 10 pounds and I only eat once a day and it's healthy food. I haven't done anything different except for taking this medication so I'm going to have to ask my MD if this is the reason why I'm gaining weight. I can't fit into ANY of my clothes and I have never been overweight in my life. It's a godsend that I haven't had an attack but I don't know what to do about this weight gain which is making me very depressed. Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/29/2008
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 2.3
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yoho | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/28/2008
Condition: Other
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klonopin is the best drug I've found for sleep EVER
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theycallmecrzy | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/25/2008
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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medication works good but the day after sumtimes i feel like i just took it like a tired feeling or a hung over feeling....
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confused | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/24/2008
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 2.0
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My new family doctor put me on this after this for anxiety,panic attacks. I don't like it I take 1pill 1mg. it knocks me out for 4-5hrs of sleep can't function on this pill. I ask him to put me back on valium I use to be on but he does'nt like that drug. What can I do? I had been on xanax for yrs. and it made me cry all the time.
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mike2002 | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
11/24/2008
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 4.7
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i use to have panic attacks so bad i couldnt even go out in public, or check my mail. i've been taking 2mg 2X a day for the past 5 years and its amazing for me. i enjiy being not afarid of the public and the world anymore. i recently just graduated and got my associates degree in culinary arts from Le Cordon Bleu, in pittsburgh,PA.
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happy_golfer_gal | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/24/2008
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 2.0
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This medication made me lethargic, a feeling of disorientation and immediate weight gain -- I am not kidding!!! 7 lbs in 3 days. My hands were so swollen I couldn't get on rings on. I'm sure this medication is a "god-send" for some but for me -- it wasn't the answer I was looking for.
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nicensweetnsc | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/22/2008
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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It has helped me to not be afraid of every movement around me, and any movement I think might be just around the corner. The side effects have been minimal for me, and the benefits far outweigh them.
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mtammi68 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/19/2008
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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It has been a godsend to me. Xanax did not work for me in the way it should. With this medicine, I can drive, work, take care of my kids and my house and my memory is what it should be. I recommend trying it before Xanax. I'm not bad-mouthing Xanax, I took it for a long time, it just didn't work for me.
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Anonymous | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Caregiver
11/18/2008
Condition: Epileptic Seizure
Overall rating 2.3
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this med made my son who is 16 have bad very bad mood swings and the other thoughts of dieing i do not think it is for kids or teenagers
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cj84660 | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/16/2008
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 1.7
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I just sleep all day!!!
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | Patient
11/15/2008
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 2.0
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GOOD
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Z5 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/14/2008
Condition: Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder, Adjunct Treatment
Overall rating 3.3
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I HAVE BI-POLAR DISORDER AND HAVE ANXIETY ATTACKS...IT HAS HELPED WITH CALMING THE ATTACKS WHEN I FEEL ONE COMING ON. HOWEVER, I DO NOT TAKE THEM AS PRESCRIBED BECAUSE I CAN NOT HARDLY FUNCTION IF I DO. I AM ON 1 MG BID AND I JUST DON'T WANT TO FEEL SO TIRED ALL THE TIME...BETWEEN IT AND DEPAKOTE ER 500MG AND REMERON AT BEDTIME...I CAN HARDLY FUNCTION WHEN I AM AWAKE!!! BUT IT DOES AND HAS ABSOLUTELY HELPED WITH MY PANIC ATTACKS...BUT IS IT SAFE?
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Bobbie | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/13/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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Everytime I take this drug, I gain weight. I only take it PRN. Has this happened to anyone else?
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hollytin | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/12/2008
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 1.0
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this medican is a bad, for people, it is for seziers,no panic accatact,it made me very sick, cant take it,
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/11/2008
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 4.7
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/10/2008
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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[email protected] | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/9/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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Have just started it for "burning mouth syndrome. NO effect yet. Has anyone else used it(one o.5mg daily) for this condition? to what effect?" Am taking it midday as syndrome does not set in until evening.Taking ambien at night, and am concerned about interractions and possible addictions. Anyone else taking for burning mouth syndrome? Does it work?
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