anon34 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 So I have posted in other categories lately, long story short I am just going through a really bad time with my BP and it might be due to my med change to Latuda, but I'm not sure. Anyways, I've been a mess for about a week now and the pdoc is just switching me to klonopin. I've taken 1.5 mg (3, .5 pills) within 8 hrs and I'm still not calm! Ps: we are trading the klonopin for the lorazepam. Any advice would be a help! I just want to feel better.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissaw72 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Klonopin is more long-acting and takes awhile to get into your system ... I'd give it at least 6 weeks to adjust to it. Also, are you on something more short and immediate-acting like xanax, which usually helps with calming down/anxiety/etc. soon after you take it? It doesn't take long to get used to it, at least not for me ... I saw effects that first day I took it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon34 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 I have lorazepam but my pdoc said not to take it with the klonopin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissaw72 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I take Klonopin and xanax at the same time without a problem. Did your pdoc say WHY not to take it with the Klonopin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix_Rising Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Are you titrating off Klonopin or did your pdoc just have you stop taking Klonopin and start taking Lorazepam? Out of curiousity, why did your pdoc switch you from Klonopin to Lorazepam? Some things you can try to reduce your anxiety: 1. deep breathing 2. meditation 3. exercise 4. listening to music 5. passive muscle relaxation: 6. take a warm shower or bath 7. watch something funny on tv 8. writing or blogging your feelings (you can start a blog here) I hope some of this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon34 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 Thank you for the responses and cool video. I appreciate it No idea why she said no lorazepam together.... I've stopped taking the lorazepam and replacing it with klonopin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Hrm, there should be a taper schedule, because you went from a short acting, to a long acting. Ask her about that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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