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Pregnancy and Klonopin
Hi, I'm currently taking a low dosage of Klonopin (2mg/day)to treat anxiety/panic attacks. I've been taking it for 2 months (it started out of the blue.) Is there anyone who was on it before they got pregnant? I'd really like to have a baby soon but am terrified of what will happen when I stop taking the medication. Wondering if there's a similar drug that's safe (know that's unlikely) or if anyone's been in the same circumstance? thanks!
i am 26 and i am 9 weeks pregnant i take effexor 75mg and klonopin .5mg , my doctor has advised me to ween off but i know i am not able to function without it . i am going through this pregnany alone because my husband just left for iraq for a year . my biggest worry is that i could be carring mutiples .....what are the effects on a baby and would it be better if i stop the klonopin and just stay on the effexor
I am 26 and take 0.5 klonopin every night for sleep. I was taking 3 a day and managed to get down to 1. I have been trying to stop this medicine for over 9 months but have found it very hard I have gotten myself down to 1 every night but after a few weeks it's the same withdrawns can't sleep pounding heart shaking & nervousness-panic attacks. I have tried to stop cold turkey that is impossiable. I found out that I was 5 weeks pregnant and recently had a miscarriage. I would like to know if maybe this medicine is the cause for my miscarriage.
Hi,
I recently learned I am pregnant and have been on Klonopin for 5 years! I take a relatively low dose (.5 x 3 daily); however, my doc wants me off them ASAP. Make sure you talk to a Doctor to taper down; going cold turkey can cause seizures- this is much more serious a threat for you and your baby. I'll be Klonopin-free in 4 more days.
I'll tell you, the withdrawal effects are not pleasant. I'm having severe anxiety borderline panic attacks in public with severe trembling all over and headaches. I'm concerned for fetal development though, and would cut off even sooner if it weren't for seizure risk. Fortunately, I'm a teacher and off this summer, so I can be a bit of a hermit while I tear free of this drug. Wish I would have tried to go off when i first started trying to conceive. Good luck to you all!
I recently learned I am pregnant and have been on Klonopin for 5 years! I take a relatively low dose (.5 x 3 daily); however, my doc wants me off them ASAP. Make sure you talk to a Doctor to taper down; going cold turkey can cause seizures- this is much more serious a threat for you and your baby. I'll be Klonopin-free in 4 more days.
I'll tell you, the withdrawal effects are not pleasant. I'm having severe anxiety borderline panic attacks in public with severe trembling all over and headaches. I'm concerned for fetal development though, and would cut off even sooner if it weren't for seizure risk. Fortunately, I'm a teacher and off this summer, so I can be a bit of a hermit while I tear free of this drug. Wish I would have tried to go off when i first started trying to conceive. Good luck to you all!
Hi I just found out I am pregnant for almost 5 weeks, I also take the max dose of 20mg Klonopin. I cut down to two for the last two weeks but its hard. How did your pregnancy turn out? I am so scared of birth defects I read. Everyone I ask gives me unclear feedback because they were not in this situation some never even used this drug. Is your baby ok?
I also wanted to know did anyone else went through a full pregnancy with klonopin in first two months?How did it turn out? Is the baby ok?
I also wanted to know did anyone else went through a full pregnancy with klonopin in first two months?How did it turn out? Is the baby ok?
Hi Brooksie67,
I have been on Klonopin .5mg 3x a day for 5 years. I also take Paxil. This is for panic disorder. I just found out today I am pregant. Maybe 4 weeks along. My psychiatrist wants me off Klonopin ASAP because of birth defects. I am so scared of the withdrawls. I am not able to miss work and have not functioned without Klonopin in so long. I used to have severe panic attacks and agoraphobia. Can you tell me how long it has taken to you get almost Klonopin free? In what increments did you taper down?
I have been on Klonopin .5mg 3x a day for 5 years. I also take Paxil. This is for panic disorder. I just found out today I am pregant. Maybe 4 weeks along. My psychiatrist wants me off Klonopin ASAP because of birth defects. I am so scared of the withdrawls. I am not able to miss work and have not functioned without Klonopin in so long. I used to have severe panic attacks and agoraphobia. Can you tell me how long it has taken to you get almost Klonopin free? In what increments did you taper down?
hey littleladybug
I also was on Klonopin 0.5 for general anxiety and panic disorder. My OB advised me to stop the medication. however my panic attacks kept coming and i unfortunatley had a very stressful pregnancy (personal not medical) he then advised me that taking such a low dose when i felt a panic attack coming would be fine, but also it would be beneficial for me to calm down then it would to not take it. Im due in january, i have had multiple ultrasound specificall to check to deformities on the face and limbs, and the baby is just fine. If you need the medication for panic attacks take it when your completely stressed out, but you don't need something like that everyday. that will also help ween you off the meds as well, and your baby will not be addicted to is.
Hope this helps
I also was on Klonopin 0.5 for general anxiety and panic disorder. My OB advised me to stop the medication. however my panic attacks kept coming and i unfortunatley had a very stressful pregnancy (personal not medical) he then advised me that taking such a low dose when i felt a panic attack coming would be fine, but also it would be beneficial for me to calm down then it would to not take it. Im due in january, i have had multiple ultrasound specificall to check to deformities on the face and limbs, and the baby is just fine. If you need the medication for panic attacks take it when your completely stressed out, but you don't need something like that everyday. that will also help ween you off the meds as well, and your baby will not be addicted to is.
Hope this helps
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