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Doctor wants me to take Clonazepam twice a day, but I don't want to.

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The doctor at the hospital I went to when I had a panic attack wants me to take 0.5 mg of Clonazepam in the morning and 0.5 at night for at least a month. I really don't want to do this because I am afraid of withdrawal.

I've been having major anxiety over health issues and my parents are threatening to kick me out unless I take the drugs. Don't really have anywhere to go for now though except my girlfriends.

Can taking clonazepam like this cause withdrawal?
 
Take your pills man. You obviously need them, and not taking them is acting crazy. If you were honest to the doctors, and continue to be, they will help you every step of the way. You seem paranoid about addiction. Do yourself a favor; take a clonazepam and chill the fuck out.
 
See if you can get by on one a day. It has a super long half life. If you're still anxious, take both doses. One month may cause withdrawal, but it may not.
 
I was on 3mg of clonazepam a day for general anxiety for like 4months and came off cold turkey. No withdrawal symptoms.

Listen to the doctor or how's he supposed to help you?
 
Then don't take it.

Perhaps try getting a faster acting benzo for panic attacks, like lorazepam or alprazolam. That way you only use it when you have an attack, and can avoid dependence.
 
it sounds like you need the klonopin so take it when it comes time to give it up taper off them with a doctors help and you should be just fine
 
You need to talk to your doctor and tell him/her what you told us. Tell him that you're worried about withdrawal, he/she will help you with a plan that will help with your anxiety.

.5 twice a day for a month isn't that bad either, if anything you won't experience that bad of wd's. Plus, your doctor will more than likely help you with a taper plan. Wish you the best of luck OP!
 
Honestly I don't think benzos should be used everyday. I don't know how your anxiety goes, but for me its not a daily thing. It is tolerable most the time, but things can set it off. Particularly a hangover, lack of sleep, dehydration and a few other things. If that is the case with you, or something similar, then you probably can get by most days without medication. Just accept the script and take it when you need it. No one is going to know you are not taking them all the time. But as Venrak said, that is why a short acting benzo is better if you don't want it all the time. Because with clonazpam it'll effect you for 24 hours without a tolerance. But alprazolam or lorazepam will wear off much quicker and get you through the tough times times when you need it. The struggle is that benzos might actually work too good. As human's we are suppose to feel some level of anxiety, otherwise your a zombie and emotionless.

Edit: I'd just like to ask, and obviously don't answer if you don't want to. Do you have a real health problem or do you suffer from hypochondria? Because if its the former then I find somewhat harsh for your parent's to threaten to kick you out if you are truly suffering from an ailment. I mean its your life and body, you have all the right to put into what you want (as far as legal medications go).
 
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These sorts of predicaments are cases of a double edged sword. That is to say, which is the lesser of two evils? Would you rather suffer from anxiety, or *potentially*, down the track, experience withdrawal issues.

At these doses withdrawal probably won't be so bad. At the end of the day it is really up to you, if you can't stand the anxiety, I personally would take both doses. Again though, it's your call.

Good luck.
 
My anxiety used to be manageable to. But I've had constant digestive issues which I think are from taking tetracycline for 18 months for acne. My dermatologist told me it was safe and I stupidly believed him.

I am afraid this is permanent or that I could get auto immune illnesses from my antibiotic use.

I'm constantly looking up stuff online on forums, journals, whatever on antibiotic side effects and freaking myself out and causing major panic attacks.

Most people think I'm a hypochondriac, but I am just so upset at myself for putting myself in this situation.

I'm having panic attacks 2 -3 times a day. And constant anxiety.

Suicidal thoughts pop in my head all the time. Usually about mixing benzos and alcohol which I know are readily available to me.

I can't seem to get out of this hole. Maybe I need the benzos.

I don't see my doctor until September 4th.
 
whoa brotha calm down....first off try to stop the symptoms searching on the internet, I am guilty of it too and it helps in no way. Also watch out what you say about suicidal thoughts and stuff, b/c if the wrong person saw that you might have police or EMTs hauling you to the hospital against your will, and you'd have no choice. As it is if you are getting suicidal ideation then you need to talk to someone. Remember there are hotlines and the ER will always let you in to see a doc. Take the klonopin or do whatever to help you for the time being, but thinking that way isn't good. Believe me that is never the answer to your problems.

I'd suggest try exercising and eating healthy, don't eat within 2 hours of bed. IDK what your GI issues are but if its upper GI that should help, and if lower it probably will. I can tell you it won't hurt. Also what about Zantac or or a PPI )prilosec or something that will help whatever the symptoms are.
 
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I agree with what RT just told you; you need to try and stop looking up these things. I know you're trying to figure out if something is wrong, but you won't be able to make a proper evaluation of your symptoms since you're not a doctor, even with the help of things you can find online.

I did not know you were having daily panic attacks, and I believe you should take at least the morning dose of your clonazepam. Start there, with one day. Know that that half life of clonazepam means you will hit peak concentration a few days after starting to take it as prescribed. Do what you want with that information. I hope that you realize after trying it out that it isn't that bad at all, and that it may actually help you through this whole ordeal.

Let us know how you're doing when you can, okay?
 
Thanks for the support guys. I'm gonna try taking the clonazepam daily and hopefully it'll help me.

My problems are lower G.I.; abdominal pain and sometimes have to run to the toilet a lot. I just don't like the idea that I did this to myself by taking an antibiotic for acne.

I gotta stay offline too, because it can really kick start panic which goes to depression then suicidal thoughts.

Really the idea of someone coming and taking me to the hospital against my will doesn't seem so bad right now.
 
You won't still think so once you get committed to the psych ward for 7-10days. Those a long 10 days, especially when they add anti-psychotics to your diet. I've been there; no desire to play hospital anymore.

Do you honestly believe the doctors would call you a hypocobdriac for no reason? Or prescribe you medications you didn't need? Most doctors wouldn't risk their medical licenses for the luls. Listen to your parents and doctors on this one. Panic attacks are serious, and you occupying a hospital room if you don't need it is not a smart move. And if you don't take your meds, I can see things ending badly one way or another for you.

Glad to see you come to your senses. Doctor wouldn't prescribe you something if the risks of the med outweighed expected benefit. Unless you lied. And I don't think you did, so you have nothing to worry about.
 
Usually benzos are a bad idea .... but in your case... you need it.
I am on .5mg a day, i wish i wasn't using it daily but things happened and i use it daily now . It's not the end of the world.
 
So long as you stick to the advice on dosage you will be fine and they know how to wean/taper you off with as little discomfort as possible.
 
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My problems are lower G.I.; abdominal pain and sometimes have to run to the toilet a lot. I just don't like the idea that I did this to myself by taking an antibiotic for acne.
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Are you seeing a good doctor that understands intestinal flora and the harm antibiotics can do to it about this problem? (I realize they can be hard to find). In the meantime taking some probiotics daily, working on your diet, and getting a stool test done to rule out some of the most common bad bacteria/parasites/yeasts which can infect your gut would be good ideas. Your anxiety could also definitely be making your digestive problems worse.

And wow, people in this thread sure have a lot of faith in the Western allopathic medical system and infallibility of doctors! I certainly don't.
 
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