I started Klonopin .5 mg yesterday. I took one around 4pm with no results, so a took a second around 6pm or so, still no results. By about 9pm I began to feel much calmer, and that was my aim. I slept pretty well and woke up feeling ok. I was told to take .5 mg twice a day so I took one around 9:30 this morning. I have been feeling extremely slugglish and nauseas ever since. I ate breakfast, had a little caffeine hoping it would pep me up a bit, and now I am drinking hot tea hoping it will calm my stomach. Nothing is working. The good thing is I am calmer, I do prefer this to what I was feeling, however I am quite uncomfortable. I don't think I'd be able to work like this. I am super lethargic. Do you think this will get better in time? Should I maybe take half a dose when I really need to move? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!
Klonopin - Feel sluggish and nauseous, will this side effect last?
Question posted by PurpleButterfies on 21 Feb 2012
Last updated on 23 February 2012
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Hello anjeegyrl. I understand how you are feeling. I was on Valium, a long acting benzodiazepine, works much the same as Klonopin. I'd not panic yet, a jab at humor, its early. Your body is in the early stages of adapting itself to the drug. If after a few more days I'd say 3 or so, you really say, no, not for me its to much, then then you might cut it by half the dose. Or sooner if its that much of a bother. if you feel that .05mg is sufficent, then take that amount. You always have the option of increasing it if your anxiety levels rise. Good luck, and I hope you find it helps you well.pledge
Thanks Pledge. Nice humor and good advice :)
Thank you and have great rest of the week. Almost half way done already, time flys. Bye bye then,pledge
Hi anjeegyrl, I must agree with wise pledge, give it some time. Anxiety itself can make one quite nauseated.
Hope you are feeling better by the time you read this!!
Lara
xo
Thanks Sweet Lemon, I took half this morning, and I am still feeling a little yuck. I woke up feeling fairly well- last night I took half in the evening and the other half right before bed. But after taking a half (.25mg) this morning, having oatmeal & fruit for breakfast, then taking the rest of my meds (cymbalta, neurontin, florinef, zantac, and vitamins) and am feeling sleepy again and yucky in my tummy.
Hi again Anjee,
If this continues, call your doc for a different anxiety med !! I feel terrible that I told you that the nausea would go away, maybe this med is not the right one for you.
When you do NOT take it, are you still nauseated? Try to skip a dose and see if you still feel yucky, that will tell you if it is def the med or not. Hope you are feeling better soon my friend!!
Lara
Anjee,
I just sent you a PQ, look for it in your mailbox,
xo
Lara
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