I suffer from a severe anxiety disorder, and recently my doctor has prescribed me Klonopin, 1mg tablets 4 times a day. It seems to really be helping with my anxiety disorder, but, I just wanted to know if anyone else has taken this medication, and if it has caused them to gain weight. I would really like firsthand advice, or from a professional. Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks:)
2007-03-28 07:48:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Sarah I have taken it nearly 15 years for anxiety, some times regularly as you are now and sometimes just on an as needed basis. Over that time I both gained and lost weight so I do not think there was any connection for me. I have worked with a lot of people who take benzodiazipines (Klonopin is one, Xanax, Ativan...etc) and to my knowledge none of them had weight gain problems (caused by the benzo's). We all do respond differently though.
The Skeptical Christian, JPO
Grace and Peace
Peg
2007-03-28 07:54:53 · answer #1 · answered by Dust in the Wind 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No weight gain for me at all. I've actually lost about 10+ lbs since I've been taking meds this time. I take Lexapro too so I only take about 1mg of Klonopin a day. My weight loss may be because I'm able to leave the house more often since my anxiety has lessened but I have felt I have less of an appetite than I did months ago. I've never heard of weight gain from Klonopin, only weight gain from other meds like certain anti-depressants.
I was on Ativan before (developed an addiction), got switched to Klonopin about 3 months ago.
2007-03-29 18:29:48 · answer #2 · answered by Pico 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been taking Klonopin for 10 years now and have not gained any weight. I also have done extensive research on it (as I do with all the medications I take) and have never seen weight gain to be associated with Klonopin.
2007-03-28 12:17:47 · answer #3 · answered by meggus31 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have been taking klonpin since october, i'm only prescribed 1mg a day. i haven't gained any weight in the time (some people say i look skinnier, but i think overall i've stayed the same i just look better cuz i don't feel so anxious and panicked.) good luck
2007-03-28 07:55:40 · answer #4 · answered by Rachel D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wake up in the middle of the night EVERY night!eating Oreos...but yet im loosing not gaining weight..Klonopins cause my gums to hurt..look on the label of the script bag....
2007-03-28 09:34:46 · answer #5 · answered by Jane Poet 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think many people do gain weight with Klonipin because they had not been eating normally because of severe anxiety and once they start to feel better, they eat more.
I don't believe that Klonipin is a drug that causes weight gain; in fact it is weight neutral.
2007-03-28 09:25:47 · answer #6 · answered by Libby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋