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Anxiety Community
Then again, I have read somewhere that Klonopin has anti-emetic properties and has been prescribed to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. I wasn't able to find a lot of information on that use, though.
And then again, I suppose it could be that you are dependent to Klonopin and you might be waiting a little too long in between doses.
Not sure
To get the optimal benefit from Klonopin, it should be used BID (twice daily), 1/2 mg every 12 hours. Used in this manner, a steady-state plasma level will be established, and your anxiety symptoms will be greatly reduced. Klonopin is the best "maintanence" therapy for anxiety, as it is both potent and long acting.
Perhaps you could discuss maintanence use of Klonopin with your doctor.
-Ryan
Ativan is the preferred choice for chemo (to relieve tension and anxiety), usually given as 1-2 mg IV prior to initiation of the chemo. Ativan has a more rapid onset than Klonopin (within minutes given in IV form).
Compazine is a good anti-emetic, as is Phenergan to a lesser extent. For severe cases, Thorazine may be used in lower doses. Compazine given IV is the most typical anti-emetic.
-Ryan