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Title: Klonopin
Post by: nannettesea on July 26, 2006, 12:08:13 pm

Hi,
Jean was helpful in telling me about weaning off Klonopin.

Is anyone else here taking it for dizziness?  And what doseage?

My doc said if I have MdD (Mal de Debarquement) in addition to total AN side vestibular loss, I could be on it for years.

I take .5 mg twice/day, he doesn't want me on any more than that, and second doseage isn't effective as the first.

Thanks,
Nan

Title: Re: Klonopin
Post by: tatianne on July 26, 2006, 12:11:15 pm

i take that med for anxiety, the same dosage as you.

i find that as time goes on your body becomes immuned to it and it becomes less affective.

Title: Re: Klonopin
Post by: nannettesea on July 28, 2006, 12:41:46 pm

Thanks, Tatianne-
I find the first dose in the am helps most, but by the end of the day the 2nd dose isn't as effective. If I'm tired, it's even less so.
Nan

Title: Re: Klonopin
Post by: tony on July 31, 2006, 01:20:51 am

A factor in dizzyness is fatigue - if one of there nerves is not working properly.
(The brain has to work rather more to compensate - you are largely unaware
it is going on - until you tire with the extra effort)
You may find a simple rest with eyes shut for just 5-10mins will reset the mechanism.
I often feel "tired" - when I know in muscle/endurance terms I am nowhere near
the last lap.
- the 5 min cat-nap is all I really need - it feels like 4-5 hrs sleep. The trick is not to
actually fall asleep - as it will goof up your body clock later in the day
If this works for you - stay with meds until doc advises to change.
Best regards
Tony