I was prescribed Clonazepam a few years ago by my psychiatrist to take as and when needed up to 1mg per day (I have 0.5 tabs so can take 2 pd) since my latest relapse 10 weeks ago it's been necessary for me to take at least 1 0.5 tab per day with various results sometimes no effect, sometimes great, very rarely do I need to take 2 pd and occasionally I don't take any.
I mentioned to my psychiatrist what I'm taking and he seemed unconcerned saying "leave the medication to me" which I'm happy to do, I don't automatically reach for one when I feel anxious I tend to deal with it myself so it's a course of last resort and my safety net so to speak.
Whilst I treat them with respect I'm still conscious of dependency and tolerance. It's worth noting that for the last 10 weeks I feel I've been on meds that simply haven't worked (Brintellex and Quietiapine) my new psychiatrist told me he wouldn't have put me on Brintellix so I feel I've been left high and dry for the time.
Is there anyone else on Clonazepam, what dose and how do you find it? It takes around 1 hour to kick in for me and even then if my anxiety is really high it has little effect if any.
Given my usage am I being safe? I'm hoping when I switch anti depressants to venlafaxine which worked for me in the past for anxiety I'll not need the Clonazepam but I'm not sure how or whether I'll need to taper off?
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