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Med ?
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Thu, 04-21-2005 - 12:16pm
My Dr. has given me 3 different meds to try, Ativan, Klonopin and Xanax, I was wondering which if any you all take and which one works best for you and what mgs.? TIA
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In reply to: anxietyattacker
Thu, 04-21-2005 - 12:19pm

I take klonopin and it seems to be helping. It is more of a slower acting one that stays in your blood stream. I have taken Xanax before and that is fast acting but seems to only last a few hours for me. I have never taken ativan. Everyone is different though and some people love xanax and hate klonopin and vice versa. Hope you find one that fits you best :)

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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: anxietyattacker
Thu, 04-21-2005 - 2:46pm
Hi, Robyn! I was taking klonopin 0.5 mg. twice a day, but worked off it just recently. It does take longer to work & lasts longer. I took xanax in the past & had trouble going off it. My dr. told me I was not addicted to it. Whatever,
 

 


 



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Registered: 07-29-2003
In reply to: anxietyattacker
Thu, 04-21-2005 - 4:04pm
Hi, I have taken Ativan and that makes me a little loopy and definatley sleepy. I now have Lorazapam that I take whenever needed and it works great for me....
Take Care, Cassia
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Registered: 10-07-2004
In reply to: anxietyattacker
Thu, 04-21-2005 - 5:17pm
Thank you all for your input, I hope to find the right med for me soon. Hope everyone is doing well.Take care.
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Thu, 04-21-2005 - 6:42pm

I am presently on Klonopin and it has worked wonders for me. But over time, you become tolerant to the med so you have to keep upping the dosage. That is what is happening to me right now after about 8 yrs. on it. I am being slowly weaned of of it, but am having trouble getting past 3mg a day. I was up to 8 mg.

I am going in tomorrow to discuss my meds and see about any changes, etc.....

But while it was working, it was wonderful for me. I didn't know you could grow accustome to it and eventually need a higher dose. Now my doc wants me off of it altogether, but I am not so sure............. Julie