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Name: KHawley Title of Question: Clonazepam?

Question: Does anyone here take this for sleep? I was just diagnosed with this and the dr. prescribed this. I have not yet taken it. ?

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Name: AprilD | Date: March 25, 2008, 16:14

Answer: Hello. I'm new to this site/forum but I came across your post and HAD to respond. DO NOT take this drug (Klonopin is the brand name) for longer than a couple of weeks. I'm as serious as a heart attack and I'll tell you why... I was prescribed Klonopin FOURTEEN yrs. ago by my dr. for "panic disorder". It's in the class of drugs called benzodiazepenes, which are extremely addictive. Klonopin is the most addicting of all because it binds so tightly to your receptor cells in your brain. It has made my Fibro worse over the yrs. I've been in 2 rehabs to get off of it...to no avail. It literally "hi-jacks" your brain after a while & becomes a part of it. It's like a lock & key. A perfect fit so-to-speak. I'm seeing an Addictionologist now to ween myself off. Anyhow. Stop it ASAP. Please. I take Benadryl to sleep. Try that. Best of luck to you! April =

Name: lmhs1935 | Date: March 28, 2008, 8:19

Answer: My daughter started this about three weeks ago for panic attacks that have developed as a result of depression from her fibro pain. So far it has worked some for that. =

Name: jmt | Date: April 7, 2008, 10:14

Answer: This medication works well in improving sleep quality. I was originally given it for anxiety, but recently I had to go off of it for an allergy test. I have been off of it for almost two weeks. Thank heavens I have the allergy test tomorrow. I haven't been able to stay asleep and have had to take lynesta ( which I really don't like) to be able to sleep through the night. I am looking forward to being able to go back on it. I no longer have a need for it for anxiety and my level of anxiety after going off of it has not increased. So I think that I don't need it for anxiety but I certainly need it for sleep. I highly recommend this for improvement in sleep. =

Name: jmt | Date: April 7, 2008, 10:19

Answer: I highly recommend this med. I had to recently go off of it. I am not able to sleep through the night without it. I have had to go on Lynesta ( which doesn't work well for me) to be able to sleep. I had to go off the clonazepam for an allergy test . I have been off it for almost 2 weeks. I have the allergy test tomorrow and I am looking forward to be able to take it again. I haven't had a full nights sleep since going off of it. =

Name: InHisSteps | Date: April 22, 2008, 11:53

Answer: I was given this for restless leg syndrome and it works great for me, within 20 minutes. I do believe it also helps with sleep. I take as needed. =

Name: bharmon | Date: May 15, 2008, 17:29

Answer: Dear Khawley: don't keep taking the meds. I have had FMS for about 10 yrs and I've seen it all. Have taken so many meds that its rediculous. My husband has been telling me for a long time that its going to hurt me and make me worse - now I am having kidney problems. You see, the body was not meant to be a drug center and there is just so much that we don't know yet. I quite taking the Cymbolta and Lyrica and Trammadol and Hydrocodone - Talked to the Pharmacist today and he suggested Pergagesic as it works on relaxing the muscles as not other over the counter drug does and best of all, it won't hurt you. My advice sweetie is: be good to yourself and that starts with being good to the body that God gave you. Take a hike, go for a swim, drink plenty of water, meditate, and pray. You will find a better and cheaper way. Good luck and heres to your better health. bharmon =

Name: bharmon | Date: May 15, 2008, 17:35

Answer: Another thing...It doesn't matter if you feel that your loved or not....what matters is that you learn how to be good to yourself. You can do this. bharmon =