21st December 2006
Loreim,
I switched to Clonazepam (Klonopin) from Valium and was fine, but I wasn't taking it as long as you have been, nor did I need on it for the same thing. I take it for anxiety. However, I also have mild tremors and for that the Dr. gave me Inderal (Propranolol) 10mg daily. I think it's a wonder drug for tremors! It's been a while since I've researched any of the RX's I'm on, but I think the Inderal is a beta-blocker and also helps with my racing heart. It's not habit-forming at all but, like any of these drugs, you shouldn't stop it suddenly. It was originally meant for people with migraines, so some may know the name regarding pain management. I just wanted to add my two cents about the Inderal and my experience with the Klonopin. Another thing to add, I do have an addictive personality, being previuosly addicted to Vicodin for a few years, and I do have to say that I find nothing addicting (for me) within either drug; although the Klonopin info does warn you of it and others have posted an addiction to it. But again, I read that you shouldn't stop either suddenly so that you don't experience any physical problems.
I don't know why you Dr. is making the switch, but like the previous post says, of course you have the right to speak up, ask questions, and be involved in the decision of your treatment. Look on the internet for more information, bring printouts to your doc of what you find, what concerns you have, and make him/her aware that you aren't just going to sit by and do whatever they say. You may find they are correct, but it's better to be educated so you know what to question. I hope you find this info helpful..there are so many drugs out there, and these docs just cannot keep up, especially since they do not suffer from the same things their patients do, so we have to rely on others that do understand for information. I understand what that's like, so I wish you all the best with this.
Lisa
I switched to Clonazepam (Klonopin) from Valium and was fine, but I wasn't taking it as long as you have been, nor did I need on it for the same thing. I take it for anxiety. However, I also have mild tremors and for that the Dr. gave me Inderal (Propranolol) 10mg daily. I think it's a wonder drug for tremors! It's been a while since I've researched any of the RX's I'm on, but I think the Inderal is a beta-blocker and also helps with my racing heart. It's not habit-forming at all but, like any of these drugs, you shouldn't stop it suddenly. It was originally meant for people with migraines, so some may know the name regarding pain management. I just wanted to add my two cents about the Inderal and my experience with the Klonopin. Another thing to add, I do have an addictive personality, being previuosly addicted to Vicodin for a few years, and I do have to say that I find nothing addicting (for me) within either drug; although the Klonopin info does warn you of it and others have posted an addiction to it. But again, I read that you shouldn't stop either suddenly so that you don't experience any physical problems.
I don't know why you Dr. is making the switch, but like the previous post says, of course you have the right to speak up, ask questions, and be involved in the decision of your treatment. Look on the internet for more information, bring printouts to your doc of what you find, what concerns you have, and make him/her aware that you aren't just going to sit by and do whatever they say. You may find they are correct, but it's better to be educated so you know what to question. I hope you find this info helpful..there are so many drugs out there, and these docs just cannot keep up, especially since they do not suffer from the same things their patients do, so we have to rely on others that do understand for information. I understand what that's like, so I wish you all the best with this.
Lisa