If I'm taking Klonopin for anxiety and finding myself tired - should I still push myself to exercise?

Answer 1

Yes. Klonopin encourages you to sit around or lie down. I take the stuff and have to excercise some to stay sharp, or at least as sharp as I can be. Even a walk will help...the energy feeds on itself, and when you do something, you will have the energy to do something else. Klonopin is good for anxiety but would also make a good sleeping pill.

Answer 2

I would recommend that you do push yourself to do at least some exercise. I take enough Klonopin a day to tranquilize a horse, but I force myself to get some exercise every day, even if it's just walking a couple of blocks at a fast pace. Also, if your Klonopin is making you that tired, you might want to discuss with your prescribing physician about other benzodiazepines that work with the body a bit differently. For instance, I take the Klonopin Wafer, but I also take Ativan -- both benzodiazepines. The wafers are kind of like a time-release dosage, so that I get the same dose all day for 24 hours. The Ativan is my physician's choice for me for a fast-acting medication. You might find that the wafer doesn't make you as tired.

Answer 3

klonopin is a member of the benzodiazipine family of drug,s......it,s known to cause drowsiness,fatigue.........take care operating machinery or a motor vehicle.....until you are sure how it affect,s you.........exercise is a good stress reliever.....just don,t over do it & you,ll be fine........good luck.

Answer 4

From what I heard, the side effects go away. But never took it myself. You could chk w/ the doctor.

Answer 5

You can do what you want! work out more or work out before you take your next dose!

Its all up to you, Live today if it was your last!

Answer 6

I had to cut it in half till my body got used to it