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Klonopin (Clonazepam) Dosage (0.5mg, 1 mg, 2 mg)

Klonopin is a benzodiazepine that has been found to be incredibly effective in the treatment of anxiety disorders, insomnia, and epilepsy. Its efficacy in treating these conditions stems from the calming and sedative properties it exhibits due to its ability to increase the neurotransmitter GABA within the brain. It is not usually prescribed for long term use as side effects occur after a period of extended use of Klonopin. Due to its variety of medical applications as well as the fact that different people react differently to Klonopin, it comes in a variety of doses.

Klonopin (clonazepam) 0.5 mg

The lowest dose Klonopin is prescribed at is .5 mg. It is recommended those prescribed Klonopin start at this dosage as it is better to start too low than too high. Klonopin .5 mg doses are often very effective for treating anxiety without producing unwanted side effects such as drowsiness or motor impairment. When taking any medication it is best to use the least amount possible. At .5mg there are also less side effects associated with Klonopin. The reason for this is there is not as much action within the brain. Many report this dosage of Klonopin to be effective while still allowing them to be functional in everyday life. With this lowest dose of Klonopin it is also takes longer to become physically dependent upon the medication. According to medical professionals .5mg Klonopin equals about 1mg Xanax.

Klonopin (clonazepam) 1 mg

If Klonopin at a dosage of .5mg is ineffective often doctors will prescribe Klonopin 1mg tablets. At this dose Klonopin will have more sedative effects and the possibility of bad side effects. This dosage is more effective at treating cases of severe and debilitating anxiety than Klonopin at a .5mg dose. With the increased dosage the chances of adverse reactions also increases. At this dose motor impairment and loss of coordination will be likely to occur often making Klonopin 1mg doses not ideal for daytime use when the patient has to be in a work or school environment. This dosage is very effective in treating insomnia as well. The chances that drowsiness is experienced the next morning is greatly increased with this dosage due to the increased amount of the medication and the already long half life of Klonopin.

Klonopin (clonazepam) 2 mg

Klonopin 2 mg doses are very high and extreme caution and care is advised at this dosage. With this dose of Klonopin the chance of developing physical dependence as well as psychological addiction is very high. At a dosage of 2mg the user is more likely to experience Klonopin's euphoric side effects which can result in addiction if the user begins to chase these euphoric feelings. For most patients this dosage of Klonopin will be too high for them to function normally. Usually, this dose is prescribed for insomnia as it is very effective in promoting sleep. Some users of Klonopin may be prescribed Klonopin 2mg by their doctors if their bodies are resistant to Klonopin. At doses of 2mg of Klonopin it is not advised to drive as motor impairment and loss of coordination is very likely and may not be noticed by the one taking Klonopin.

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I have been using Klonopin for 24 years , Is it Possible to Taper off this Drug ? If Possible Please provide a Taper Schedule , I am Currently Taking 1mg - 4 times a Day , I am in Tolerance to this Drug , I was Told this Drug was Not Addicting and That I would be Able to come off this Drug at any time , I Find that is not True , And Quite the Opposite ..

Thanks

Ron

Klonopin as needed is excellent as well as being well tolerated. All these reviews on Klonopin being addictive are only half true. There is a difference between addiction and being dependent. Certain individuals will abuse anything even coffee. They have many problems not only Klonopin. A well tolerated dose is between .5 mg and .75 mg once daily PRN. Again, Klonopin is excellent with a long half-life being very subtle. Thank you. Dave Keyishian

I want to know if clonazepam 1 mg. is stronger or weaker than clonazepam 2 mg.

I've been on Xanax 2 mgs at bedtime for insomnia. It worked great. I would be asleep before I knew it and most night get at least. 5 hrs sleep. My dr due to my pain management dr said tht the new laws are saying u cannot be in Xanax and pain management to talk to my dr and have him slowly tapere off the Xanax and starte on low dose of clonazepam. My dr decided to go ahead and stop the Xanax and put me on 2 mgs of clon. I've woken up 3 times unable to go bk to sleep. At least with the Xanax I slept thru for at least. 5 hrs. I know this is my 1st night of taking it but drs r changing all my meds at once. Thts not good or safe to do but they do it anyway. Our drs rnt what they used to be and I understand tht the Bon and board of narcotics etc have made it very difficult for drs to write the meds uve been on and worked really good. But my gosh, he could have very well kept me on the Xanax for sleep and or daytime dose and start me slowly on the clon. So, going thru WD from my one pain med because they mailed it to me unsigned and terrible WD and my fm dr decides to not taper me off the Xanax for sleep and slowly start me on the clon. I am so weak and sleep deprived. I'm at the point of having them taper me off pain med. I refused anymore long acting pain meds as I'm sick of narcotics and being treated like a lab rat.

So here it is going on 0200 and wide awake yet sleepy eyed if tht makes since, but I'm sure some understand what I'm talking about. I want to take another one but it sure didn't keep me asleep. It's wearing me out especially under the circumstances. Any advice would be appreciated. God be with all tht suffer from chronic pain and the insomnia tht goes along with it.

Addiction is two fold. Body's need, mind's when body begins to depleted it begins troublesome and reverts to the brain for answers. Secondary addiction sets in.

How many. .5mg clonipine equals 2mg clonipine

Well .5 .5 = 1.0 soooooo........can you do the rest lol

What are some side effects of clozapam that you people have asking mainly cause every time I take my 2mg for insomnia I have vivid dreams/nightmares and also when I close my eyes after the medicine kicks in I see bright yellow flashes is this just me or a common side effect... any insights guys/girls

the actual lowest starting dose is .25

4 tabs of .5mg Klonopin equal 2mg Klonopin.

If you want to take a dose of 2mg Klonopin, take 4 tabs.

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