Klonopin and caffiene?

[allecw]

Lately I have been waiting until way later in the day to take my klonopin because it takes away all my energy.

I have always avoided caffiene while on Klonopin out of fear that it would cancel out the Klonopin.

So would drinking a few caffeinated drinks while on my Klonopin ruin the anti anxiety effects?

Any other recommendations for having more energy while on a benzo?

 

[NeighborhoodThreat]

So would drinking a few caffeinated drinks while on my Klonopin ruin the anti anxiety effects?

Any other recommendations for having more energy while on a benzo?

In my experience, a low to medium dose of caffeine is just fine with a benzo, and gives you the energy you need without killing the anti-anxiety effects of the benzo. Clonazepam is an excellent anti-anxiety benzo so I think you should be fine. Just don't go chugging coffee of energy drinks, the caffeine will eventually overpower the benzo's desired anti-anxiety effects.

 

[Tardvark]

I never had a problem with moderate amounts of caffeine on klonopin or xanax probably stay away from energy drinks though. Maybe some chocolate or something sugary for a little energy?

 

[StaySedated]

caffiene reduces the effects of GABAergics.

 

[Carver Slice]

When I take a few mg's of clonazepam, I'll drink one or two cups of coffee.
Just dont overdue it because it decreases the effects, and will make you jittery and anxious.
And we're all taking Klonopin to avoid that kinda stuff, moderation is key.

Take care my friend, I hope this medication helps you. It's a great benzodiazepine, one of my favorites actually.

Mmmm...K-pins.... Yummy :D

 

[K'd-OUT-in-AZ]

Like NT said, a low to moderate dose of caffeine should be just fine however drinking a couple cups of coffee or an energy drink will take away some of the anti-anxiety properties, after all caffeine can produce anxiety and shakiness.