I'm taking Klonopin, but I don't feel like it's working?!


Question: I was diagnosed with panic disorder when I was 15 (runs in my family). I've been on Xanax, Celexa, Zoloft, Ativan, Wellbutrin, and Klonopin. I don't like to be on medication, but lately I have been having major mood swings, going from being happy and content to being depressed and panicky. So, about 10 days ago my doctor started me on Wellbutrin XL 300 mg once a day and Klonopin 0.5 mg three times a day. I know the Wellbutrin will take several weeks to work. But, I was hoping the Klonopin would calm my nerves some and it doesn't seem to be doing so. Does it take awhile for the full effects to register in? I've not been on any benzodiazepines in a couple of years, so I don't think have a tolerance for it or anything. Just wondering what if anyone had any experiences or advice. I just kind of feel a little sleepy, but still panicky.


Answers: I was diagnosed with panic disorder when I was 15 (runs in my family). I've been on Xanax, Celexa, Zoloft, Ativan, Wellbutrin, and Klonopin. I don't like to be on medication, but lately I have been having major mood swings, going from being happy and content to being depressed and panicky. So, about 10 days ago my doctor started me on Wellbutrin XL 300 mg once a day and Klonopin 0.5 mg three times a day. I know the Wellbutrin will take several weeks to work. But, I was hoping the Klonopin would calm my nerves some and it doesn't seem to be doing so. Does it take awhile for the full effects to register in? I've not been on any benzodiazepines in a couple of years, so I don't think have a tolerance for it or anything. Just wondering what if anyone had any experiences or advice. I just kind of feel a little sleepy, but still panicky.

I take klonopin. My understanding is that once you have taken it as scheduled for two weeks you should reach a steady state because of its half life. It's not like xanax, which I love, but my new doc doesn't want me taking it because of it's potential for abuse and tolerance. Klonopin doesn't kick in as quickly as xanax does, BUT klonopin stays in your system longer. You probably know that when starting an antidepressant it can give you the jitters for a little bit, that may be why you're feeling this way. Give it some time. I wish you the best.

Sounds like you need to be talking to your Doctor. They are the ones who went to school for years and years. Just my opinion. Blessings

klonopin should work right away. i took klonopin too and it didn't help me etiher. now i'm trying xanax and that worked like for two days and then it stopped working too. its hard finding something that will work.





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