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Klonopin & Gabapentin for sleep
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I have been taking klonopin-started off at 1mg 3 x day, now at 1 mg at night only, but not working well as I have been on klonopin for almost 30 yrs so Dr added 300mg gabapentin. It is working, but not really feeling good about it. These are the only meds I take as my health is excellent otherwise. I have tried to get off klonopin many times, but could only get it down to 1 mg…..then it just became to difficult to stop all together. So, I’m thinking, at this age(almost 79) I’ll probably just keep on…any comments are appreciated.
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The Klonopin was good at first I should’ve quit the first four weeks here. I am six years later it eats up your brain memory and I have not heard anyone who has gotten off of it. What can we do?
If the Klonopin is not affecting your health.
Example liver, kidneys
and it help you sleep and your Doctor does not object to it. If I were you I would keep taking it. I am looking for something to help me sleep, what works for me my insurance will not cover and the pharmacy at Walgreens refuse to sell the Ambiam 5mg.
To me. If insurance will not cover. It's crazy. It seem to be the pharmacy that started my problems, (long story)
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The only medication my husband has ever found that lets him shut his mind off is klonopin (generic). He has taken it since 2009. He only sleeps about six hours a night but has always been that way. He is never groggy and does not feel "drugged". He does not intend to stop taking it as it only seems to help him get the rest he needs. May I ask what side effects most people are having that make them want to quit this particular medication? I would like to be aware if it is a danger to my husband in any way. Thank you, comments are appreciated. He is 65 years young.