I need to correct a statement I made the other day about Klonopin. [View all]

I misunderstood my doctor- I stated that Klonopin was NOT in the benzo classification
of anti anxiety GAD medications.
I was wrong.
Klonopin IS in the benzo family.

My doctor switched me to it because my body had reached
a non therapeutic tolerance to Ativan. It stopped working basically.
I could no longer function and did not want to live in the constant
cycle caused by my panic disorder.

My doctor switched me to Klonopin and I am VERY happy with the results.
As with all benzos, the danger of addiction and abuse exists.

HOWEVER- what I have noticed, and what my doctor explained
was that unlike the other benzo medications, Klonopin is absorbed
slowly, and therefore longer acting in the controlling of GAD.

I just wanted to make sure I had not misinformed anyone seeking
help for controlling panic attacks.

I find that one pill in the morning lasts the majority of my day.
I have not had any side effects and not ONE panic attack
since I started on it, AS prescribed.

For those who find the shorter acting benzos unsatisfactory,
please do discuss the possibility of Klonopin with your doctor as something that may work
better for you.

We all deserve quality of life and I have learned to never stop
fighting for it for myself.

I am thinking clearly, sleeping well and able to function again.

Never give up.
Help is out there but sometimes it takes time to find the
solution.



BHN