read_outside Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 So my doctor upped my clonazepam. I was on .5mg daily, and she increased it to 1mg twice daily. I tapered up to it over the course of about three weeks. Around the time I started the new full dosage, I started having problems with my balance. A few years ago, I walked with a cane for a year because of an unidentified balance problem that ended up being diagnosed as silent migraines. With a change in diet, I was fine. Now, all of a sudden, I'm falling down again. I don't feel dizzy, like vertigo, I'm just falling over. I don't have any muscle problems (I hike regularly, so my legs and cardio skills are fine). But I have been falling over, even when using my cane. Like, had to get my sister to come in the kitchen and help pick me up off the floor tonight. Has anyone else had problems with balance as a side effect of their medication, or an increase of their medication? I'm going to make a doctor's appt, but she probably won't have any more insight than I do, lol. I need to change doctors. That's a whole different issue though. I'm hesitant to have her decrease the dosage because it's actually really helpful... except for the falling over. Sorry. I have a lot of feelings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katamaran Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I think you should probably tell your doctor about the symptom. Lack of balance could be hazardous. I do not know the med combination that would be best for you. Your doctor should be able to help if you give her the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissaw72 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I kept falling on clozaril, probably because i was so out-of-it. I wasn't on it for a long time though, and once I stopped I wasn't falling anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
read_outside Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Just an update: I talked to my pharmacist about this, and she was absolutely appalled that my doctor would up it so much. I'm switching doctors and addressing this ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooster Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I'm glad you spoke to someone in person. I hope you find what you need to resolve the situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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