xanax and klonapin?

[rachelrowe333]

I just switched from xanax to klonapin about 3 days ago and for some reason the klonapin gives me burst of energy now after the woozy feeling wears off. So this just isnt working for me at night but I want to get it in my system but xanax helps me sleep. SOOOOOOOO I was wondering if I could take the xanax at night along with my daily klonapins. Does any one know?

[msanxiety]

Hi,I am being tapered off xanax and going back on klonopin at the same time.My dr is a pshy.He is ahving me cut the xanax back by 1 pill for a week and adddind 0.5 mg klonopin 3 times a day........so i guess u can take them together'

[rachelrowe333]

thank you so much for the feed back I really appreciate it. these forums have helped me so much.

[debaser23]

No, do NOT take the Xanax while on Klonopin.  I'm not sure why, but I got caught up in a conversation similar to your dilemma and the answer was an emphatic "no".  

If you need sleep and the Klonopin's not helping you with that, you can do what I do.  I basically just stay awake until I'm tired, and then I sleep.  Then I get up whenever I need to and usually I'm tired enough by the night time to get to sleep at a reasonable hour (if I have the discipline to actually do it).

The other alternative is a temporary one: dramamine.  Ask a doctor or at least a pharmacist first, but I was told this was okay.

[tostressed]

That should be something that you ask your doctor. They are the same class of drug, but I am not sure. You don't want to take to much because they are addicting. I take xanax as needed, which isn't very often. I have never heard of someone taking both of those together.

[heartfluttersflyawayplz]

humm not sure maybe ryan will come on and let you know. wishing you the best