Do you think the side effect continued after you stopped taking Klonopin. I don't know of any side effects I had. It worked well for what it was prescribed for and I miss it, yet I realize it is not good to take it long-term and I look forward to not being dependent on a drug.
I had no idea it took that long. But I have been tapering slowly since January, so 7 months so far. I'm on the lowest dose they make 0.125mg and I don't think it has any affect at all, and I believe the terrible insomnia is a withdrawal symptom as is my jitteriness. Blood pressure is spiking as well. I keep telling myself my brain is healing and rewiring itself but when I don't sleep all night, I sure do miss that little blue pill assuring me I would sleep easily and all night.
I had no idea it took that long. But I have been tapering slowly since January, so 7 months so far. I'm on the lowest dose they make 0.125mg and I don't think it has any affect at all, and I believe the terrible insomnia is a withdrawal symptom as is my jitteriness. Blood pressure is spiking as well. I keep telling myself my brain is healing and rewiring itself but when I don't sleep all night, I sure do miss that little blue pill assuring me I would sleep easily and all night.
Monitor your blood pressure regularly. Stroke is a potential side effect of quitting. Hence the long taper? Try melatonin for sleep. Try Indica marijuana. I live in Illinois, so it’s legal and it helps immensely. I struggle to understand why it is not more regularly available. It seems to be utter nonsense.
I have had high blood pressure since my 30's - usually stress related, so going off Klonopin has clearly contributed to spikes. I'm on 3 medications to regulate my BP, but still get spikes. They are worse when I have a night I don't sleep. I do monitor - usually twice daily and have a cardiologist. I take melatonin sometimes. Georgia is awful about THC - very limited. I'm trying CBD with a little THC. Only 3 times yet - once it worked great and the other 2 times, not so great.
In my opinion. The Indica strain of THC is relaxing, the sativa is the opposite. I appreciate the Dispensary's because I have choices, the staff are knowledgeable and it makes a huge difference.
I had no idea it took that long. But I have been tapering slowly since January, so 7 months so far. I'm on the lowest dose they make 0.125mg and I don't think it has any affect at all, and I believe the terrible insomnia is a withdrawal symptom as is my jitteriness. Blood pressure is spiking as well. I keep telling myself my brain is healing and rewiring itself but when I don't sleep all night, I sure do miss that little blue pill assuring me I would sleep easily and all night.
You may very well be one of lucky ones and not have any lingering effects after you stop medication. But many are like me and almost 6 months off the med. still notice some lingering effects. Can take up to a year in some people.
I have had high blood pressure since my 30's - usually stress related, so going off Klonopin has clearly contributed to spikes. I'm on 3 medications to regulate my BP, but still get spikes. They are worse when I have a night I don't sleep. I do monitor - usually twice daily and have a cardiologist. I take melatonin sometimes. Georgia is awful about THC - very limited. I'm trying CBD with a little THC. Only 3 times yet - once it worked great and the other 2 times, not so great.
Monitor your blood pressure regularly. Stroke is a potential side effect of quitting. Hence the long taper? Try melatonin for sleep. Try Indica marijuana. I live in Illinois, so it’s legal and it helps immensely. I struggle to understand why it is not more regularly available. It seems to be utter nonsense.
I am so scared . I am taking klonopin for severe anxiety . I don’t want to take it . I know the drug is bad for you. I have terrible anxiety due to my husband’s cancer . What else have you tried ? Did you take it daily ? How much ? Please tell me.
Awesome sso sorry for your husband's cancer. I have been on psych drugs for 40+ yrs. My brain is probably fried too. I am on zoloft too. I think it doesn't help but I have taken so many different drugs over the years that nothing seems to work. I feel like I am totally wiped out. Let's pray we both get relief
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Awesome sso sorry for your husband's cancer. I have been on psych drugs for 40+ yrs. My brain is probably fried too. I am on zoloft too. I think it doesn't help but I have taken so many different drugs over the years that nothing seems to work. I feel like I am totally wiped out. Let's pray we both get relief
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I am still trying to work all of that out. From what I read I have six more months before my brain is back to pre Klonopin state.
I had no idea it took that long. But I have been tapering slowly since January, so 7 months so far. I'm on the lowest dose they make 0.125mg and I don't think it has any affect at all, and I believe the terrible insomnia is a withdrawal symptom as is my jitteriness. Blood pressure is spiking as well. I keep telling myself my brain is healing and rewiring itself but when I don't sleep all night, I sure do miss that little blue pill assuring me I would sleep easily and all night.
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1 ReactionMonitor your blood pressure regularly. Stroke is a potential side effect of quitting. Hence the long taper? Try melatonin for sleep. Try Indica marijuana. I live in Illinois, so it’s legal and it helps immensely. I struggle to understand why it is not more regularly available. It seems to be utter nonsense.
I have had high blood pressure since my 30's - usually stress related, so going off Klonopin has clearly contributed to spikes. I'm on 3 medications to regulate my BP, but still get spikes. They are worse when I have a night I don't sleep. I do monitor - usually twice daily and have a cardiologist. I take melatonin sometimes. Georgia is awful about THC - very limited. I'm trying CBD with a little THC. Only 3 times yet - once it worked great and the other 2 times, not so great.
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1 ReactionIn my opinion. The Indica strain of THC is relaxing, the sativa is the opposite. I appreciate the Dispensary's because I have choices, the staff are knowledgeable and it makes a huge difference.
You may very well be one of lucky ones and not have any lingering effects after you stop medication. But many are like me and almost 6 months off the med. still notice some lingering effects. Can take up to a year in some people.
What was not so great reaction to cbd with little thc? Thanks for an answer.
I second the indica for sleep. I use the gummies. Added bonus, my back pain is better. It’s legal in my state.
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1 ReactionAwesome sso sorry for your husband's cancer. I have been on psych drugs for 40+ yrs. My brain is probably fried too. I am on zoloft too. I think it doesn't help but I have taken so many different drugs over the years that nothing seems to work. I feel like I am totally wiped out. Let's pray we both get relief
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1 ReactionI feel the exact same as you . Could we message with each other ?
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