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Weyoun
07-27-2014, 08:12 AM
I've been on 3mg/day of Klonopin quite some time and there's a few symptoms I'd like to see if anyone else has:

-Short term memory impairment. I've had to drive back to my house sometimes twice after leaving for work because I couldn't remember if I locked the door, armed my security system, or even let the dog back in the house. I can name every teacher I've had from kindergarten onward, but I can't remember anything about my birthday which was only July 3rd.

-Lack of ambition. Not so much the daily routine of getting out of bed, going to work, doing my laundry and such but I'm talking about long-term ambition. I see my friends finishing college, getting promoted at work, getting married, and I see myself just "going along for the ride" when it comes to life.

-Fatigue. I know that this is to be expected with benzo's but sometimes I end up taking a 2 hour "15 minute" nap after work or sometimes throughout the day. I'm up every morning at 7am and go to bed around 10pm, yet I still have fatigue.

-Hyperactivity/Agitation. On the other side of the coin, sometimes I find that Klonopin makes me excitable and talkative. On a few occasions, it's made me miserable and unapproachable.

-Lack of interest in dating. It's been years since I've even attempted to go out and meet someone. It's been even longer since I've well.......you know. :X I just don't know how to approach someone, start a conversation, keep it going, and not part ways feeling incredibly awkward.

The reason why I blame the Klonopin is because I rarely take the Abilify (makes my anxiety worse) and I gave up on the Viibryd when it started giving me stomach issues.

Anne1221
07-27-2014, 09:50 AM
I have read that Klonopin can lead to fatigue. I've seen that first hand in some friends.

Dahila
07-27-2014, 09:56 AM
All benzos cause short term memory loss, this is why is better to be on the smallest dose..
I am on klonopin but I take it once a day the smallest dose 8 pm or so. It helps me to sleep
Fatigue ; you are on very high dose of Klonopin, any benzo with that dose would cause it.

Weyoun
07-27-2014, 10:14 AM
Thank you for your response. I'm trying to break out of the 'nap cycle' by finding something constructive (i.e. exercise) to do instead of unnecessarily sleeping.

Dahila
07-27-2014, 12:14 PM
You should cut back on this meds....my hubby was sleeping all the time taking it, he took twice a day 0.5 , you are on very high dose

grcboy77
07-28-2014, 01:08 AM
Benzos are addictive and will cause super anxiety if taken longer that a couple weeks. Treat them like a 12 year old Scotch. Here and there only.

Dahila
07-28-2014, 09:38 AM
grcboy please do not use scare tactic on this forum, we all know that they are addictive and quitting them cold turkey can cause temporary anxiety, we rather help here that reprimand people. I am on clonazepam for a year now and who you think is keeping me on it, and helping me to live normal life?
Shoemakers do not write scripts on it, but specialists - psychiatrist do. I have a very good psychiatrist with a long expierence in it. She is the one who deals with addiction especially.
Nice to see someone from the same country :)))

Canna87
07-31-2014, 06:33 PM
I just switched to Clorazapam from Ativan, mind you I've only been put on meds the last month. I like Clorazapam so far, not a lot of drowsiness but a definite "drop" in my mood when I feel it wear off. Takes longer to achieve orgasm but sex drive is still there. Appetite is diminished but not by a great deal. I've noticed caffeine and nicotine counteract the effects.

Anne1221
07-31-2014, 07:51 PM
That's why I keep sticking with the Buspar. It's a pain to take several times a day, but at least you can take it for the long term.

grcboy77
07-31-2014, 11:16 PM
Canna87, do you take an SSRI as well?

Canna87
07-31-2014, 11:55 PM
Not yet. Was offered Zoloft at last doctor's visit but said I wanted to research first.