Clonazepam Questions (Page 5)

Buspirone - What is the best fast acting anti-anxiety to be prescribed by my doctor besides Xanax??

My doctor refuses to give me Xanax to treat my sudden anxiety even though I'm taking 3 clonazepam 3x/day. And I asked him for a different fast acting medication but he puts me on buspirone instead which I knew was gonna replace the clonazepam, but I don't like the way it makes me feel. I... read more

I was prescribed 2 anxiety meds, Clonazepam and Diazepam, daily. Is it safe to be taking 2?

Will doxepin, clonazapam, or zoloft show positive on a drug screening, and under what category?

My 23 year old son has been in rehab twice in the past two years and was released from the last treatment center 3 months ago. His drugs of choice were hydrocodone, oxycontin, methamphetamine, and marijuana. He has started to fall into old patterns that make his wife and I concerned that he may be... read more

Long term use of clonazepam?

I have been using clonazepam for over 20 years now. Is there any significant side effects and is it safe to use the rest of my life. The minute I try to come off clonazepam my mouth begins to burn and I can't stand it so I put myself back on clonazepam. I just was just diagnosed with... read more

How long will I feel tired taking Clonazepam?

I just started taking Clonazepam a few days ago, and I undertand that it takes time to get into your system. Yesterday I passed out at 6:45pm and didn't wake up until 7:45am today, and that was only because my alarm went off for work. I probably could have slept longer. I take .25mg twice a... read more

Why are doctors so reluctant to prescribe clonazepam?

I am 72 years old, have suffered from insomnia for years. My doctor has prescribed several sleep aids, but some don't work at all, and some have very adverse affects. Some sleep aids I've tried have an opposite, hyped up result. Could it be the insurance companies and not the doctors who... read more

Flagging at CVS Pharmacy?

I'll keep this brief. My psychiatrist is trying to find the right medications for my severe anxiety. I am currently prescribed clonazepam in the day and alprazolam at night, but the low-dose of alprazolam wasn't helping with my sleep. So my doctor prescribed me temazepam for sleep.... read more

Has anyone tried generic brand Sandoz for clonazepam?

I was on Sandoz 1mg for about 20 years & it worked great. In 2017 my pharmacy gave me Teva for clonazepam as they no longer carried Sandoz. Then in 2018 Teva stopped making clonazepam & now the choices are Accord, Actavis & I hear some have Sandoz is available in 0.5mg only. Has anyone... read more

I’ve been on mirtazapine 30mg for 40 nights. I’ve had some severe side effects…more anxiety...

... chills, sweats dizziness, weakness. My GP isn’t sure of the cause - the mirtazapine or the low dose of clonazepam I have to use during the day? Is it advisable to drop down to 1/2 tablet or 15mg as he has suggested to see if that would help? Going up was OK but I don’t know about... read more

Why is my clonazepam not showing up on my drug screens for pre employment?

I have had to take employment drug screens off and on since 2015. Clonazepam has never shown up on my drug screen results, even taking a dose only a few hours before my screening. I always show up with the prescription bottle in my purse imcase it would show up. It does not show up at all. At one... read more

Clonazepam withdrawal questions?

Is it possible to taper off to slowly on clonazepam. I have been tapering off 0.125 mg every two weeks. My initial dosage was 1.5. I’m down to 1.125 mg and having bad withdrawals. I’m wondering if I should just taper off 0.125 for a month verses every two weeks. Is that to slow?

Ambien and clonazepam Taken together?

What are the side effects of taking these at different times? I have anxiety and can’t sleep.

Clonazepam - Do you only take clonazepam?

Does anyone ONLY take clonazepam and no other medication with it for anxiety? I have been on an SSRI but I feel I only need the clonazepam.

Anyone tried ketamine for anxiety?

I have treatment resistant anxiety and nightmares. I’ve tried SSRIs and SNRI along with buspirone and clonazepam. While the benzo helps, (I’ve taken the same dose for 10 years) doctors are really against prescribing them even though they help more than anything. I’ve had cognitive... read more

Are tremors common with people on depakote, Paxil, guanfacine, Buspar, Seroquel, haloperidol...

... clonazepam, propranolol, metformin, pantoprazole, buspirone? And why would someone be on this many meds?