Clonazepam 2.0 mg: empowering patients in managing anxiety to make informed decisions. Subsequently, I take 2mg of clonazepam (Klonopin) for sleep and anxiety.
But, for some reason lately, it hasn’t helped with my sleep. It does still help with my anxiety, but not sleep anymore.
Therefore, I don’t know if my body is getting used to that dose or what’s up! Besides, I’m on a shit load of meds for sleep and I still can’t get into a normal sleeping habit. I’m on enough to kill a horse.
I’m up for at least 3 nights a week or more. Accordingly, I believe part of it is the movements in my eyes from Parkinson’s. Even with my eyelids closed, my eyes are moving all over the place.
Also what’s really weird, I can’t keep my eyes shut. When I close my eyes, I keep opening them because I feel like I have to. Although, that doesn’t happen every night.
Basically, clonazepam is a benzodiazepine and is used for a variety of medical situations including seizures, anxiety disorders, Akathisia (a movement disorder), PTSD, Tourette syndrome, essential tremor, and much more.
Clonazepam Cost For Anxiety
https://www.goodrx.com/clonazepam
Altogether, clonazepam can be expensive without insurance. Your health insurance plan may require step therapy, in which you would be required to try other treatments before it would cover clonazepam.
Or they may want prior authorization to deem clonazepam as medically necessary for your condition.
Therefore, people without insurance can expect to pay an average of $50 for 60, 1 mg tablets of generic clonazepam for a 30 day supply.
Hence, at almost $1 per tablet, the annual cost of generic clonazepam therapy could range from $600 to $900.
Clonazepam for Anxiety
Clonazepam 2.0 mg: empowering patients in managing anxiety and sleep. Certainly, clonazepam has made a world of difference with my anxiety with minimal side effects.
Although, I would like to get off of all my psych meds and try micro dosing.
I’ve heard really good things about it. I don’t know what my doctor is going to say, but it’s not his decision to make. My body, my decision!
It’s tiring (literally) from all the psych meds I’m on and their side effects. Big pharma can kiss my ass anymore. I’m over them!
Consequently, I’m going to try a new med (not big pharma) for my recently diagnosed diabetes. The medicine my doctor put me on originally put me to sleep for 14-16 hours each night (and day).
Side Effects Of Clonazepam
Clonazepam 2.0 mg: empowering patients in managing anxiety with some of its side effects.
These common side effects of clonazepam happen in more than 1 in 100 people:
- Firstly, drowsiness
- Problems with walking and coordination
- Dizziness
- Depression
- Lastly, fatigue
Serious side effects of clonazepam
It happens rarely, but some people can have serious side effects when taking clonazepam.
Call a doctor or call 911 now if:
- firstly, the whites of your eyes turn yellow, or your skin turns yellow although this may be less obvious on brown or black skin – this could be a sign of liver problems
- you see or hear things that are not there (hallucinations) or think things that are not true (delusions)
- you have problems with your coordination or controlling your movements
- fourthly, you have swollen ankles, a racing heartbeat, a cough and feel tired – this could be a sign of heart problems
- you bruise easily, feel tired, have nosebleeds and have breathlessness – this could be a sign of blood problems
- lastly, you notice mood changes such as talking more than usual or feeling overexcited, restless, irritable or aggressive – these side effects are more likely in children or if you’re over 65
Serious allergic reaction of clonazepam
In rare cases, clonazepam may cause a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).
Immediate action required: Call 911 now if:
- firstly, your lips, mouth, throat or tongue suddenly become swollen
- you’re breathing very fast or struggling to breathe (you may become very wheezy or feel like you’re choking or gasping for air)
- your throat feels tight or you’re struggling to swallow
- fourthly, your skin, tongue or lips turn blue, grey or pale (if you have black or brown skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of your hands or soles of your feet)
- you suddenly become very confused, drowsy or dizzy
- someone faints and cannot be woken up
- finally, a child is limp, floppy or not responding like they normally do (their head may fall to the side, backwards or forwards, or they may find it difficult to lift their head or focus on your face)
You or the person who’s unwell may also have a rash that’s swollen, raised, itchy, blistered or peeling.
These can be signs of a serious allergic reaction and may need im
Does Clonazepam Cause Memory Loss?
Clonazepam 2.0 mg: empowering patients in managing anxiety and its side effects. Notwithstanding, memory loss is one of the potential side effects of using clonazepam.
Nonetheless, people who become dependent on clonazepam may have trouble sleeping without experience withdrawal symptoms if they suddenly stop taking it.
Studies have shown that clonazepam can impair short-term and long-term memory, as well as working memory.
Regardless, the degree of memory impairment depends on the dosage and duration of use. Short-term memory can be impaired with doses as low as 0.25 mg per day.
Long-term memory impairment can occur with higher doses and longer periods of use. Additionally, research suggests that the effects of clonazepam on memory may be more pronounced in older adults.
Equally, it is important to note that memory impairment caused by clonazepam is usually temporary and reversible.
After discontinuing use of the drug, memory function typically returns to normal.
Withdrawal From Clonazepam
The drug should not be stopped suddenly or without the direct supervision and guidance of a medical professional. Potentially fatal seizures or a coma may occur with the sudden cessation of Klonopin.
Clonazepam 2.0 mg: empowering patients in managing anxiety with informed decisions. Emphatically, withdrawal from clonazepam can be dangerous and even life-threatening!
Physical symptoms of clonazepam withdrawal may include:
- Firstly, headache
- Stomach pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fourthly, tremors
- Short-term memory loss
- Insomnia
- Irregular heart rate or heart palpitations
- Additionally, sweating
- Increased blood pressure
- Impaired respiration
- In addition, dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Fatigue
- Muscle spasms and cramps
- Also, impaired coordination and motor functions
- Diarrhea
- Feeling lightheaded
- SeizuresSeizures
- Lastly, thoughts of suicide
Acute withdrawal symptoms peak two weeks after stopping use of clonazepam, but subtle signs can last anywhere from a week to a month.
Psychological symptoms of withdrawal from clonazepam may also include:
- Firstly, hallucinations
- Nightmares
- Mental confusion
- Fourthly, short-term memory lapses
- Difficulties concentrating
- Irritability
- In addition, drastic mood swings
- Trouble feeling pleasure
- Anxiety
- Panic
- Additionally, depression
- Drug cravings
- Lack of motivation
- Feeling “out of it” and disconnected from reality
- Lastly, anger and hostility
Early withdrawal usually lasts about 2-4 days and is likely to include “rebound” symptoms, such as anxiety and insomnia.
Overall, acute withdrawal usually peaks around two weeks after stopping clonazepam and may last anywhere from a week to a month.
This is according to information published in the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment’s Substance Abuse Treatment Advisory.
Different Views of Clonazepam
Clonazepam 2.0 mg: empowering patients in managing anxiety with the ups and downs.
Upsides of Clonazepam
- Firstly, may be used for the short-term treatment of panic disorder and certain forms of anxiety.
- May also be used to treat certain seizure disorders (for example, Lennox Gastaut).
- In addition, may also be used off-label, that is, prescribed for conditions that are not FDA-approved but may be well-established.
- Calms and sedates.
- Lastly, generic clonazepam is available.
Downsides of Clonazepam
If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other medication or have no other medical conditions, side effects you are more likely to experience include:
- Firstly, drowsiness, sleepiness, or dizziness are the most common side effects reported. Any one of these side effects may impair reaction skills, affect a person’s ability to drive or operate machinery, or increase the risk of falls. Alcohol may potentiate these effects and should be avoided.
- Body aches and pains, palpitations, memory disturbance, headache, tiredness, and several other side effects have also been reported.
- May rarely cause respiratory depression (unusually slow and shallow breathing). The risk is greater with larger dosages of clonazepam, in people with pre-existing respiratory conditions, or if clonazepam is used in addition to other medications that also cause respiratory depression (such as opioids).
- Fourthly, clonazepam is potentially addictive and may cause both emotional and physical dependence. The lowest dose should be used for the shortest possible time. Clonazepam supplies may be sought out by drug seekers.
- Withdrawal symptoms (including convulsions, tremors, cramps, vomiting, sweating, or insomnia) may occur with abrupt discontinuation; taper off slowly under a doctor’s supervision.
- As with other anticonvulsants, clonazepam may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior which may be noticeable as early as one week following initiation.
- Clonazepam may increase the risk of depression, unmask depression, or increase the risk of suicidal thoughts. Monitor for worsening of mood.
- Occasionally, paradoxical reactions (the opposite of what is to be expected) may occur. Symptoms include anxiety, agitation, rage, sleep disturbances, sexual disinhibition, or hallucinations.
- May interact with several other medications including opioids, other medications that cause sedation (such as alcohol, antipsychotics, antidepressants, or sedative antihistamines), clozapine, probenecid, and valproate.
- May not be suitable for some people including those with pre-existing respiratory disease (such as COPD or sleep apnea), acute narrow-angle glaucoma, a history of drug or alcohol abuse. Also, at high risk of falls, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or people with kidney or liver disease. Women should not breastfeed their babies while receiving clonazepam. Particularly, the people older than 70 or frail may be especially sensitive to clonazepam’s effects.
Markedly, sure is a lot of downsides than upsides for a medicine that is so widely used and praised.
Sum It All Up
Clonazepam 2.0 mg: empowering patients in managing anxiety and other medical conditions.
All in all, I like clonazepam. It has made my life with anxiety a lot easier. Although, I’m still going to try micro dosing. Just waitin’ on that paycheck!
Moreover, it’s funny how I can feel so tired throughout the day, yet when nights comes to fall asleep at night, I can’t. I know they tell you not to take naps, so I try not to.
Actually, when my movements became worse, then the sleep got worse. The clonazepam worked great in the beginning to help me sleep, but not now.
So, if your doctor is thinking of putting you on clonazepam, hopefully you have read this post or at least looked it up and make an informed decision. Remember, it’s your body. Until next time…
Articles About Clonazepam
-Can You Take Klonopin for Sleep? Here’s What the Research Says
https://www.goodrx.com/klonopin/sleep
-Side effects of clonazepam
-Clonazepam for Anxiety User Reviews
Have a Good One,
Cindee Murphy, One Voice In The Vastness Of Emotions
“Will it make me something? Will I be something? Am I something? And the answer comes: already am, always was, and I still have time to be.” –Anis Mojgani
“If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath.” –Amit Ray
“You don’t have to control your thoughts; you just have to stop letting them control you.” –Dan Millman
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