Does anyone have a problem with Klonopin side effects?

Question

I have been having little pains in my chest and in the back of my head. I'm extremely tired all the time. Like after 8 hours of sleep i'm still tired. I have been very forgetful lately too. Does anyone have any of these side effects from Klonopin?

Answer 1

I did. For many years. A new doctor had me go off it within a week and since then I have had terrible migraines. I am an extreme case, though! This rarely happens while weaning from it but depending upon the amount you take you should be weaned anywhere between 4-6 months, if that is your choice. Please be sure to tell your doctor you are having these symptoms. It may be nothing, your body might simply need to adjust to the medication if you've just begun taking it, but go and be sure. If it is early he can switch you to another anti-anxiety or anti-seizure medication if he/she feels this one is too much, or a lower dose. Klonopin is very strong - a benzodiazepine - and is most often used for panic attacks (which I had) and seizure-related disorders. Have you tried any other medications with a lesser likelihood of side effects (Klonopin causes dependency, as do all meds, but the benzos especially - legally, I mean:), i.e. Paxil, Wellbutrin, Ativan (also a "benzo" but with a shorter half-life)? You may want to ask your doctor what other alternatives you have in regard to medication. Don't worry about the "just be healthy" people on here - psychiatric illness is a disease just as much as cancer is, and many people don't understand.
I really hope this helps you. To find more on Klonopin and other benzodiazepines, go here: http://education.yahoo.com/reference/encyclopedia/entry/benzo. For a listing of anti-anxiety meds and their common side effects, go to www.adaa.com (Anxiety Disorders Association of America). I am not too familiar with seizure-related disorders but this too seems to be a good site: http://education.yahoo.com/reference/encyclopedia/entry/benzo
The absolute best advice I can give you if you suffer from panic is to go to a therapist who specializes in cognitive-behavioral disorders (CBT). It is a terrific way to learn a new 'style' of thinking with or without medication. One of the colleges out here in MA has an entire program in Counseling Psych dedicated specifically to CBT. I can tell you personally that it helps a great deal, for anxiety, depression, and many other psychiatric problems. For more info, go here: http://www.assumption.edu/gradce/grad/coun_psych/beck.php
Please ask your doctor about this as well. I wish you the best of luck!

Answer 2

I am currently taking 1 mg of Klonopin daily and it's the best drug for my panic attacks I found out. I never had any side affects from using this drug.
Are there other drugs you are taking or other medications aside from Klonopin?
I feel very calm after taking Klonopin, and never had a problem with it.
Klonopin will cause you to feel tired and sleepy, you should check with your doctor to find out why you are having chest pains and pains in the back of your head.. it doesn't happen to me.

Answer 3

I've had Klonopin hangovers but they have been mild and intermittent. I only took it before bed for restful, painless sleep.

Answer 4

My husband has been taking it for about 5 years and has no side effects, I suggest you talk to your dr, maybe the dose is to strong, if you take 2 at a time try taking them several hours apart and see if that helps.

Answer 5

Always tired, yawning, and forgetful----Try Xanax instead. It is for immediate relief of anxiety and wears off quicker leaving little to none side effects.

Answer 6

You can find more info on Klonopin at:

http://www.healthsquare.com/newrx/KLO1214.HTM

Side effects are:

Klonopin can also cause aggressive behavior, agitation, anxiety, excitability, hostility, irritability, nervousness, nightmares, sleep disturbances, and vivid dreams.

* Side effects due to rapid decrease or abrupt withdrawal from Klonopin may include:
Abdominal and muscle cramps, behavior disorders, convulsions, depressed feeling, hallucinations, restlessness, sleeping difficulties, tremors

* More common side effects in panic disorder may include:
Allergic reaction, constipation, coordination problems, depression, dizziness, fatigue, inflamed sinuses or nasal passages, flu, memory problems, menstrual problems, nervousness, reduced thinking ability, respiratory infection, sleepiness, speech problems

* Less common or rare side effects in panic disorder may include:
Abdominal pain/discomfort, abnormal hunger, acne, aggressive reaction, anxiety, apathy, asthma attack, bleeding from the skin, blood clots, bronchitis, burning sensation, changes in appetite, changes in sex drive, confusion, coughing, difficulty breathing, dizziness when standing, ear problems, emotional changeability, excessive dreaming, excitement, fever, flushing, fluttery or throbbing heartbeat, frequent bowel movements, gas, general feeling of illness, gout, hair loss, hemorrhoids, hoarseness, increased salivation, indigestion, infections, inflamed stomach and intestines, lack of attention, lack of sensation, leg cramps, loss of taste, male sexual problems, migraine, motion sickness, muscle pain/cramps, nightmares, nosebleed, overactivity, pain (anywhere in the body), paralysis, pneumonia, shivering, skin problems, sleep problems, sneezing, sore throat, swelling with fluid retention, swollen knees, thick tongue, thirst, tingling/pins and needles, tooth problems, tremor, twitching, upset stomach, urinary problems, vertigo, vision problems, weight gain or loss, yawning

Answer 7

Looking at that list of side effects, holy *bleep*

Answer 8

from a personal perspective......drowsiness, short term memory difficulties, ,extreme grogginess in the mornings. xanax is much more mild mannered if taken PROPERLY. and do not combine a lot of alcohol. you know what that can do.

Answer 9

Y don't u try Yoga & some Ayurvedic medicines

Answer 10

Please, Please let your Doctor know of this ASAP