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for RCA7591
by nervousgirl6406, Mar 28, 2007 12:00AM
This is Hollie, i had to change (incase you didnt read the other post) but yeah you answered my question about klonpion. i just have panic attacks and thats it. no depression, bipolar or anything. so knowing that now is klonpion okey?? i want a long acting cause short is bad, cuz then like 2,3hours later you have to take another pill. i really like this drug, it works pretty well. i just think im addicited now & i dont want to be. is there anywhere that i can take it when needed & not be addicted??!
thanks alot
Hollie
thanks alot
Hollie
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Why did you have to change your user name? (I must have missed the reason why).
Assuming your diagnosis is indeed "panic attacks", then yes, the Klonopin would still be a good choice.
So now you need to make a choice: (1) Take the drug as-needed (less effective), or (2) Take the drug everyday, twice daily at a dosage of 1/2 mg BID.
As with anything, there is a trade-off. The trade-off to taking Klonopin everyday is dependency. So you have to ask yourself: Do the benefits outweigh the risks? If they do, talk to your doctor about taking the drug everyday for maintanence of your anxiety. 1/2 mg BID is usuallly sufficient. In extreme cases, the dose can be increased to 1 mg BID.
-Ryan