Guest guest Posted January 29, 2001 Report Share Posted January 29, 2001 In a message dated 1/29/2001 8:16:38 AM Eastern Standard Time, Debent49@... writes: > does anyone just take a low dosage of the med to help with stress and > anxiety. Like a 0.5 twice a day. > .......she dosn't like that out of it feeling from the meds. knocked out > feeling. > foggy. can't concentrate. takes klonopin - was taking .50 twice a day for quite a while and then we decreased it to .50 in the am and .25 (split the tablet) in the p.m. only weighs 53 lbs and it doesn't take much of any increase in meds to affect her body - usually negative. Also, if has just started the med. it might take a little while to for her body to adjust to it. A couple of ideas (with dr. approval) is if they would decrease her dose that she takes am and take the larger dose (.50) pm. So she is sleeping through the peak time. Also, make sure she takes it at the same time each day - as best as she can. At night, I have found with that I need to give it to her no later than about 7:00 - 8:00 at the latest. Finally, klonopin just may not be a good med for . Hopefully the doctor will be willing to adjust dosage's or try something else. Klonopin is not only good for anxiety type issues but is also good for pain management. Hope this helps. Tory ('s mom) 18ys. old, craniofacial abnormalities, midline facial cleft, hydrocephalus, growth hormone (weighs 53lbs.) and thyroid deficient, blind, severly delayed, choanal atresia, optic nerve hypoplasia, artificial tear duct, 12-P chromosome deletion, sensory integration disorder, latex allergy, probable malignant hyperthermia, ACM II w/30mm herniation, basilar impression. June10, 98' suboccipital craniectomy and lamenectomy of C1 & C2. Aug. 10, 98' dura graft. History of 42 surgeries. (and musically talented) SUCH A SPECIAL LITTLE GIRL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Maybe a better alternative temporarily but be careful as it is addictive. These are the hard decisions, choosing between 2 not so great options. It maybe best to use temporarily while you work through unwanted behaviors. I just suggest you use it sparingly and briefly. Good luck. Cohane, LCSW creating connections and strengthening families by providing developmental-behavioral interventions and psychotherapy services Cohane@... From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of Karp Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 1:19 PM To: Subject: Klonopin Any comments? In order to cut down on aggressive behavior, Noah's been given Klonopin twice a day. Better than restraint, I guess No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.45/2285 - Release Date: 08/07/09 06:22:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 All I can tell you is it worked good for me when I had some anxiety issues. I also have a cousin who has been taking it for 20 years or so to sleep at night (not intended use). I took it 2 to 3 times a day for a month or more with no addiction problems. My cousin has no adverse reaction from long term use. > > Any comments? In order to cut down on aggressive behavior, Noah's been given Klonopin twice a day. Better than restraint, I guess > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Just be careful--it is addictive, and SHOULD NOT BE STOPPED SUDDENLY after long term use. It must be weaned off or you risk seizure on sudden withdrawl. > All I can tell you is it worked good for me when I had some anxiety > issues. I also have a cousin who has been taking it for 20 years or > so to sleep at night (not intended use). I took it 2 to 3 times a > day for a month or more with no addiction problems. My cousin has no > adverse reaction from long term use. > > > > > > > > Any comments? In order to cut down on aggressive behavior, Noah's > been given Klonopin twice a day. Better than restraint, I guess > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 > > > > > > Any comments? In order to cut down on aggressive behavior, Noah's > > been given Klonopin twice a day. Better than restraint, I guess > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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