What do you think the chances are that the next Dr will believe me?

Question

I have been on Klonopin since Feb. It makes me very very sleepy. I've tried to tell the Dr this and every time, he puts me on a higher dose thinking I won't get as sleepy. It's been 6 months now! Either my Dr doesn't believe me or doesn't care. So finally I made the decision to go to another Dr. Now I'm worired that the next one won't believe me either. Does anyone have anyting? Is there as Phyciatrist on board here? Maybe you have a home remedy to stop me from worrying. It never did do anything for anxiety in the first palce. I've told them this too and they just ignore me. Any Ideas?

Answer 1

OH MY WORD!! By ALL means..see another doctor! Klonopin can be very sedating..to others, not so much. However, what concerns me is your doctor not listening to you or hearing you and your feelings! There is NO "home remedy" for worrying. And it sounds like that you are referring to what's going on with you..by the term "worry". It is anxiety. Anxiety can be a socially debilitating problem. Please, do see another doctor..If the next one does NOT listen, call your local mental health organization or the nationwide 800 hotline number and they can refer you to someone who WILL.
I wish you well..and I wish you peace within yourself....

Answer 2

When your mental health professional (or any medical professional ) doesn't listen time to get a new one. And you keep doing this until you find one that listens or you have to question whether YOU are the source of the problem. Given that there are so many medications out there, it's odd that in response to your complaint they up your dose. If you research the drug on the FDA website does it say that if prescribed in too low a dose it will cause sleepiness and so consider upping the dosage?

It's possible but, how likely??? I imagine that an anxiety med would be a downer, so why give you more???

If you allow people to treat you, you must have faith, so don't question what another doctor might do. However, trust your instincts and get a second opinion. Ask lots of questions about what is prescribed and the course of treatment, make sure they check on you regularly to see how you are responding, over a period of time.

A clue for any doctor is : It doesn't seem to be helping the problem!!!!
Good Luck.

Answer 3

1. The meds are making you sleepy
2. It's not helping your anxiety.

Stop taking the meds, maybe ween yourself off over a couple of weeks just to make sure and SEE A NEW DOCTOR. It seems that this one only cares about keeping you on a medication (they get bonuses, did you know that). And to truly cure the anxiety, you need to find out what it is that is making you anxious and fix that. Yes, there is a chemical change in your brain when you become anxious (or depressed, etc) but unless you get the problem at the root you will be stuck on meds or anxious or both for the rest of your life. There is a big difference between psychology and psychiatry. Psychiatrist, for the most part, will spend about 10 minutes with you in the office and prescribe you a medication and a psychologists will council you through what ever is bothering you helping you get a life time cure for your anxiety!!

As far as natural remedies, try taking bubble baths and burning lavender candles ot using a lavender oil. You can head down to the local health food store and ask them. You can also try these sites.

Good luck!

Answer 4

Continue taking your medication until the Dr. allows you to stop.

Without knowing your sympoms or your diagnosis it is very difficult to suggest any change of medication or alternatives.

When you see the new Dr. express clearly you want to discontinue Klonopin, but you are open for a replacement medication. Your Dr. may begin by prescribing a lower dose of Klonopin while having you begin a new medication. This is so your body can make a smooth transition to the new medication and prevent adverse side effects from occuring while you are quitting the Klonopin.

Answer 5

Its been said, but the best thing is to get a second opinion if you doubt their diagnosis. They are not infallible and a lot of General Practiotioners arent always knowledgeable on mental health issues (either that or they lthink they know best ). I have had a doctor doubt I suffer depression (despite the fact I ve suffered it for years!) the other day. It is disheartening but find another one and tell him/her about your previous experience.
I am changing the practice I go to because of what was told by the doctor I saw.
Good luck

Answer 6

I'm gonna get yelled at by my wife for saying this... (she's got less than a yr left until she is a Dr of psychology)
I do understand that they have done many good things in that field, but I also think most of them are professional prescription writers for the pharmaceutical industry.....

I think proper diet, exercise, sunshine, and good people could do alot for a person!

I would do a yahoo search for alternative medicine, Native American medicine, and herbal remedies

Answer 7

klonopin can make you sleepy. most meds for anxiety will make you sleepy, xanax, etc...

tell your new doc about the doses you have taken & that klonopin didn't help... tell him or her why you were taking it & ask what else is out there... some newer antidepressants treat both anxiety & depression.

read this & you may learn more about what you are taking:
http://www.druginfonet.com/index.php?pageID=klonopin.htm

Answer 8

Ask for a different medication that is similar to what you are on now. Use the words "side effect" when talking about your sleepiness.

Answer 9

Go to County Mental Health in your area. Doctors are cool and it doesn't cost a fortune, medicine is inexpensive, they have groups you can attend for free. CALL

Answer 10

find a new doctor or thell the old one that now it makes you have black outs and days where you will sleep for 16 hours. I heard that effexor works for most people for anxiety..