Klonopin doses

[JamesAA]

Hi, I wanted to know if anyone here has been on klonopin daily for a significant amount of time (months or even years), and if so how many times per day you take it and at what dose.  I was given a Rx of 0.5mg, allowed up to twice a day....a total of 1mg/day.  Was wondering if anyone took more?  I'm VERY careful about respecting the limits and guidelines as doing too much of psych meds can lead to problems.  But on the other hand if not doing enough is robbing one of a anxiety-free life then obviously more would be better as long as it's not considered too much.  I think 2mg a day would REALLY benefit me greatly but I wanted to know if that's "too much" or a common Rx for some people with anxiety.  

Thanks

[JamieEileen]

You have the right prescribed medicine and dose. If it is not working go to the doctor and try something new.Or they can combine it with something else like an antideressant with anti anxiety benefits.

[mammo]

I currently take 1mg 3 times a day and have for about two years.  If you feel your dosage isn't working then talk to your doctor, don't change the dosage on your own.  If you ever up this on your own they will not allow you to have it again.  They're very strict when it comes to anyone playing around with their dosage.  Talk to your doctor and let him know if you feel like your current dosage isn't helping.  Also, Klonopin is not prescribed on an "as needed" basis, it's to be taken on a regular basis at the same time(s) everyday.  I hope this helps and take care.

[drifter0213]

i took .5mg. three times a day then to 2xs/day then one/day then half the pill a day i was tapered down under the supervision of a doctor = one year. my therapist said it (kolonopin) is just like drinking a beer to chill you out so i take a mood stabilizer, zoloft & trazadone for anxiety now. he said that kolonopin is habit-forming so it really helped me relax i wish i can take it again for tardive dyskinesia :)