My doc switched me to 4mg of Klonopin straight off and I'm not feeling right. The drugs are very similar, but that little chemical difference has a big effect when switching from one to another after long term use. I mean between the xanax and klonopin. Wouldn't it be easier to slowly switch me over to klonopin, then get off of that kinda slow? These drugs help a lot if you have problems with anxiety and/or panic, but they really mess up your mind. I can't think right, short term memory is real bad along with my concentration and the ability to hold thoughts or learn much.I hope this cognitive dysfunction isn't forever, when i finally do get off of them. Any answers or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
2006-10-04 18:56:12 · 4 answers · asked by dms777smd 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I say get a new doctor! I'd almost be tempted to report him to the medical board! I was on Valium at one time, then I found out I was pregnant and quit it cold turkey without asking a doctor...it almost killed me! I shook, and I mean SHOOK for three weeks straight in an almost constant state of shaking, chills, and cold sweats as if I were having a mild seizure. Those were just the physical effects. The mental effects...I couldnt think straight. At all. May I ask, why did he switch you to Klonopin, and for the love of God why did he stop the Xanax cold turkey???
2006-10-04 19:21:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ther is another medication for anxiety out there now it is Gabitrol. It has less side effects than xanax ( in my book a very dangerous drug) or klonipin. My daughter has severe anxiety attacks and has been hospitalized for them in the past xanax did a number on her including blackouts . She has been on Gabitrol for 6 months with terrific results, they switched her directly from one to the other. Also im a nurse and read up on the drug before she switched. Going from xanax to klonipin can be done without tappering the xanax. She hasnt had all the bad side effects you listed since switching to Gabitrol. Good luck, panic attacks really can mess your life up.
2006-10-04 19:06:06 · answer #2 · answered by floridabeader 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 23:07:48 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right.
Xanax is a short acting benzodiazapine. Tapering off a long acting benzodiazapine is easy. So you have to gradually switch to a long acting benzodiazapine first.
Read this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzodiazepine
2006-10-04 19:08:33 · answer #4 · answered by Ajeesh Kumar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋