Mental Health How should I talk to my doctor about klonopin?

[Jabberwocky]

I was prescribed just vraylar for ongoing anxiety and I’d assume My bipolar. I was reading how bad some of the side effects are. I haven’t taken any antipsychotic in 10 years I was diagnosed bipolar type 2. I would be willing to take anything that may help as I’m currently going through a Semi toxic relationship and deciding what I wanna do with that .Problem is I was also given klonopin 2mg just one though in case i needdd to get on emergency Flight to Florida (Flying terrifies me) if had I Really need to leave I wanna talk to my doctor about getting more of the klonopin while the vraylar kicks in I’m willing To try whatever helps me manage things constructively. But the vraylar is outta stock but the klonopin isn’t. I wanna fill the klonopin for the weekend as sadly another arguement ensued and I’m anxious to how that’s going play out when we she gets home. But part of me thinks I should just leave it at Walgreens until Monday and call the doctor and tell him that I haven’t filled anything yet. I’m debating on leaving here but my car is currently needing work to safely travel the 500+ miles to Florida. I can get this done for free in exchange for some labor for my uncle so that I don’t worry about. But that being said I need to get everything squared away up here to try to start anew in another state so it may take some time so I would still need to stay here with my girlfriend for time being. How would you talk to your doctor about getting maybe a 15 day supply for emergency when I’m anxious about things here. I help her take care of her grandparents so on top of that it’s everything I gotta do here to maintain on top of a person that’s go go go all day and very one sided I’m not going keep on about them I’ve learned they aren’t hear to defend themselves so I can’t speak on anyone but me. But that being said I don’t foresee myself getting out of here this month and at the very least the end of the month. Would you just tell him what I told you guys and let the cards fall where they may ? Please answer soon cause I still got until 5 to call them

 

[Jabberwocky]

I'm on Vraylar too - definitely a bipolar medication, not sure that it has anything to do with anxiety.

I'd just say that you know vraylar doesn't help with acute anxiety and you are having a very stressful time and need something that will not cause you to swing into stress induced mania.

 

[Jabberwocky]

I'm on Vraylar too - definitely a bipolar medication, not sure that it has anything to do with anxiety.

I'd just say that you know vraylar doesn't help with acute anxiety and you are having a very stressful time and need something that will not cause you to swing into stress induced mania.

So would you call them now without even taking it and just pick up the klonopin tonight for the emergency times? Or leave the everything in the pharmacy and just call them on Monday cause I mean I haven’t given at a chance and would like to try it but at the same time I just really need some klonopin until I can get out of this situation through whatever means

 

[Jabberwocky]

Not quite sure, but if i were you i'd try calling now and explaining that this is an emergency, and be honest about why it's an emergency. Saying you have been diagnosed bipolar and just recently got on an antipsychotic which may not yet be active enough to prevent acute anxiety-stress induced mania.

I'd say that i know what klonopin is used for, and while i'd like the single dose, i just know i'll need a lot more in order to prevent a manic upswing.

 

[Jabberwocky]

Not quite sure, but if i were you i'd try calling now and explaining that this is an emergency, and be honest about why it's an emergency. Saying you have been diagnosed bipolar and just recently got on an antipsychotic which may not yet be active enough to prevent acute anxiety-stress induced mania.

I'd say that i know what klonopin is used for, and while i'd like the single dose, i just know i'll need a lot more in order to prevent a manic upswing.

Thank you, I got busy so I can’t call today but at least I know I can go to the pharmacy and get the 2mg I really need it. I’m not sure why he would give vraylar to me, I was hoping mentioning 5htp would dissuade me from it but I’ve seen on numerous forums vraylar either works wonders or it causes life long horrifying side effects. I may mention that along with what you said that the risk/reward doesn’t seem balanced to me. I was quite surprised that I got a 2mg which I know will tackle the anxiety I face. Would you leave the 2mg in the pharmacy or just go get it? I don’t wanna piss him off and I’m sure the pharmacy would notify that I filled the 2mg if he called I doubt he would though. Currently though I’ve taken oxycodone and probably will take more tonight so I have to wait till tomorrow before I would get the klonopin anyways.

 

[Jabberwocky]

I'm curious what others think, now that you decided not to call today and we have time for other replies, but it may sound less "junkie like" if you didn't get the pill, showing self control, then explain rationally your reason for needing more.

 

[Jabberwocky]

I'm curious what others think, now that you decided not to call today and we have time for other replies, but it may sound less "junkie like" if you didn't get the pill, showing self control, then explain rationally your reason for needing more.

Yeah that’s what I’m thinking, honestly I don’t wanna abuse this medication I’ve been given it in the past and I functioned fine. I was going to school doing things that terrified me in the past ( meeting new people, public speaking classes, hanging out with new people and connecting with good influences) and managing a part time job. But since I’ve gotten off all meds and tried amino acid therapy I’ve managed Fine but for about 6 months I’ve seen myself regress and self medicate with opiates and overeating To counteract the stress from this relationship. Things go good I’m fine, but when they go bad they head south kick, my appetite goes down on benzos but I truly only overeat when I’m stressed. That being said it’s hit or miss here. I want to convey to him that even though I’m in a tough spot that may take some time to remove myself from, I intend on staying on benzos the whole time. I use marijuana also, that ima refrain from saying. He’s not against it but I’d assume he’s not willing to risk his licenses providing more stuff to someone who’s already using Illicit drugs. From there obviously separating from someone, I would address whether to continue taking under his direction but by then I’d hope trying the vraylar would help. All in all thank you I think your right. Leaving it there would show that I don’t just run for the pills when I get in a tough spot and I truly only take when needed. And from there I can just say what we’ve talked about and I’d like a little more medication be it 5-10 whatever he thinks to manage the times until I can find exactly what helps me long term.

 

[Jabberwocky]

Yeah man, better to be honest and try to not self medicate, if you can.

I'm sure you'd be able to stay on them long term if all the information is given to the doctor as to why you need them.

The weed helps too? If so that's awesome, and better than oxys for sure in regards to harm reduction.

Good luck dude

 

[Jabberwocky]

Yeah man, better to be honest and try to not self medicate, if you can.

I'm sure you'd be able to stay on them long term if all the information is given to the doctor as to why you need them.

The weed helps too? If so that's awesome, and better than oxys for sure in regards to harm reduction.

Good luck dude

Yeah, it helps me and her get along better to when medicate but cost effectiveness is an issue. I get my scripts for at most 2 dollars I’d need probably 400 dollars worth of weed To equal that a month. At least I know ones there and it isn’t but 2 miles down the road if it all got to much. From what I’m reading, I shouldn’t feel guilt talking to a doctor about something that helps. That in order to not “get what I want” but get what helps, I need to get over the fear and tell him can we just do 15 k pin a month or so and see how many I take ask him to keep a Anxiety log to maybe to help him Decide which way to go about it. At least till I can leave and get down to Florida and start on medical marijuana. Thank you so much for your time madness I hope your doing well!

 

[Jabberwocky]

So I call today, soonish. I’m just going to say they help and I was wondering if until I figure this situation out if he could do as he has done before and give me maybe a 15 day supply. Worse he can say is no

 

[Jabberwocky]

Yeah.

Sounds like you need them so you got this.

 

[Flower Fairy]

I'd not be greedy as ask for less as you'll have more chance of getting them, it's how I've got benzos in the past

But in the UK doctors are so tight so you might have more of a chance where you live, here they'll just keep trying you on different antidepressants, well antipsychotics in your case until you find a suitable one

 

[Jabberwocky]

I'd not be greedy as ask for less as you'll have more chance of getting them, it's how I've got benzos in the past

But in the UK doctors are so tight so you might have more of a chance where you live, here they'll just keep trying you on different antidepressants, well antipsychotics in your case until you find a suitable one

I only got one, It’s still at the pharmacy but when I was talking to him I might of conveyed that I would be leaving here soon it’s not as simple as that so I’m just going see what he thinks of me getting 15 1mg a month.

 

[Flower Fairy]

I’m just going see what he thinks of me getting 15 1mg a month

That's equivalent to taking one every other day, thats a chance of addiction due to the K-pins half life so doctors take that into consideration, I got addicted taking a few a week, then it was daily buying online, go carefull benzos are a bitch to come off

 

[Jabberwocky]

Ehh Just called its a controlled substance ...so I need another appointment June the 19th.

 

[Jabberwocky]

That's equivalent to taking one every other day, thats a chance of addiction due to the K-pins half life so doctors take that into consideration, I got addicted taking a few a week, then it was daily buying online, go carefull benzos are a bitch to come off

I understand and appreciate your concern it really don’t even have to be 15 it could be 5 or 10, the situation I’m in can get pretty hectic and I think that the reward outweighs the risks At least until I can manage to figure out things here. I’ve taken them before and I don’t bounce doctors if he doesn’t give me what I want I like this doctor and I trust him that being said I think it’s a bigger toll on me mentally to continue to brush off the anxiety. Currently with everything going on in the world today and here in my relationship I feel it’s the only thing that will help me manage

 

[Jabberwocky]

Now I’m pissed another 80 dollar telemed visit. I’m just going come out and ask him. I spent 160 dollars he’s there to help me and that’s what I think helps