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Klonopin Use
I’ve been struggling with anxiety for over 7 years. In addition to taking Desvenlafaxine, i also have been taking klonopin, an average of 3-4 milligrams a week. Usually separated by a couple of days (but occasionally back to back). I’ve been cutting back the last couple of weeks and am struggling. Could i be addicted using this small of a dose? My psychiatrist (only used for med management) says no. He said I’d need to be taking much more and daily to be addicted. Any answers?
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I agree. Thank you!
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No. I was in all likelihood dependent after my first dose. I was severely addicted and couldn’t live without my Xanax.
I have taken the same dose for 35 years and never had to increase my dosage. I guess I am one of the lucky ones.
It is just part of meds to keep my depression and anxiety in check.
Taking it to get high would never cross my mind.
I did all sorts of activities like skiing and hiking with my 42 year old son when I was younger. Even some fourteeners but these days I just walk outside or use an elyptical machine at my gym.
At 73 I don’t have any balance or memory issues.
Good luck to all.
I never increased my dose in 25 years. Never took it to get “high”, only to manage my anxiety.
Nice to know I am not the only one out there.
I think physicians should not have a one size fits all mentality when it comes to their patients. If someone is abusing Klonopin that is one thing but taking the same dosage for 35 years should not cause them to not fill a prescription.
I think the Opioid epidemic has caused physicians to overreact and some people who truly need opioids for a short period of time should not suffer because others use them to get high.
Just my opinion.
Thanks for the post.