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Does Klonopin Help Cure Muscle Pain And Stress?
Question: Family crisis....failing health...my dad. .25 klonopin two times during the day(as needed) and 1 mg evening. For ADD, perscribed 20xr twice daily. The klonopin during the day has helped with muscle pain and stress. Would you share your opinion? Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Long-term use, not a good idea
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand your concern and I can understand why you chose to take Klonopin.
This is a drug usually used for anxiety and can also improve the attention by decreasing anxiety.
However, Klonopin is a Benzodiazepine, a class of drugs that are highly addictive. A course of benzos longer than 7 days causes addiction and this is the reason it should always be taken as prescribed by the doctor.
This is not the drug to help with a family crisis or ADD.
I'd advise you see your doctor and discuss other alternatives to treating the ADD. Please, also try to deal with the family crisis by building endurance and strength, rather than medications, as this leads to further problems.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have further questions.
Wishing you good health and all the best.
Long-term use, not a good idea
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand your concern and I can understand why you chose to take Klonopin.
This is a drug usually used for anxiety and can also improve the attention by decreasing anxiety.
However, Klonopin is a Benzodiazepine, a class of drugs that are highly addictive. A course of benzos longer than 7 days causes addiction and this is the reason it should always be taken as prescribed by the doctor.
This is not the drug to help with a family crisis or ADD.
I'd advise you see your doctor and discuss other alternatives to treating the ADD. Please, also try to deal with the family crisis by building endurance and strength, rather than medications, as this leads to further problems.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have further questions.
Wishing you good health and all the best.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
I neglected to mention that the 20xr/2times per day is adderall. Does this influence your advice? What would you suggest other than klonopin?
Thank you.
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Please see as below
Detailed Answer:
Adderall 20xr/twice per day as a maintenance dose should be fine. However, I advice you against adding Clonopine to your regimen.
I urge you to try a medication free approach to anxiety treatment. Yoga has been proven very effective, so I recommend you give it a try for a couple of sessions.
I hope this helps.
Wishing you all the best.
Please see as below
Detailed Answer:
Adderall 20xr/twice per day as a maintenance dose should be fine. However, I advice you against adding Clonopine to your regimen.
I urge you to try a medication free approach to anxiety treatment. Yoga has been proven very effective, so I recommend you give it a try for a couple of sessions.
I hope this helps.
Wishing you all the best.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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