[Tracie F]

I was diagnosed about a month ago with anxiety/panic disorder and depression. Since i started taking the Klonopin(after the numerous others that made me sick), the last week i feel really dopey....tired all the time, clumsy, forgetful. I'm not sure if it's because i don't take vitamins, or if it's the medicine or if i have something else wrong with me or if im just worrying about every little thing. I'm always paranoid something else is wrong with me. Am i the only one in this world who has this problem? Can anyone help me?

[Chris M]

Just make sure you get enough sleep each night on a regular basis, I think that will make you feel a little more comfortable during the day.

[Moonfairy]

That is pretty normal. Just make sure you do not take it if your going to have to drive (of course). This side effect will go away, or at least lessen.. How much are you taking? First time uses should be taking 1/2 mg at a time as needed.Your body will get used to it and eventually may need to increase it a bit. I take 1 mg at a time except at bed then I take 3. But I have been on it for several years.I have severe anxiety and it is the ONLY thing that works for me. Just DO NOT suddenly go off of it, you think you feel weird now, OMG, going off of it suddenly will send you into withdrawl, not good..Email me if you have more questions..

[Audrina]

try taking ur pill at NIGHT before you go to bed, you will feel better during the day and not have all those wierd side effects. Taking the pill at night will still do its job!

[L.K.]

I was diagnosed with the same thing about 16 years ago. I've been on alot of medications. Almost all antianxiety drugs have some side effects like you are experienceing. Take heart though most of the time they go away as your body adjusts to the medication usually in a few weeks.If that dosen't work or if the side effects are interfering with your life then talk to your doctor and see what he/she can do for you.I found that doing some excercises even if its a simple walk to the mail box, take it easy, don't push your self too hard. But do push your self some.

[Sandra Dee]

Hi! I have the same disorders that you have and I have been on Klonopin for 5 years now. This med. takes the edge off the anxiety, but I doubt it is the cause of your"weird side effects". 1st thing though, let your Doctor know about this. The things you describe, feeling dopey, tired, clumsy, forgetful, worrying&paranoia is all part of the anxiety, panic, depressed"package". And no you are not the only one dealing with this, there are millions of us. There is a lot of help online. Just put anxiety, or panic or depression in your search engine and you will find a lot of helpful hits. I recommend About.com as a place to start. Also, corrective and relaxing breathing is probably the best place to start. Most don't realize they are breathing incorrectly, which panics the body, which sets off the attacks. There are support groups on Yahoo and all over the internet. Just do a group search to find one that you think is best for you. When someone is 1st diagnosed, they have a million questions and concerns I know I was. Between your Doctor's help and all the recourses online, you will find all the knowledge you will need in dealing with these disorders. I wish you the very best!

[Whitney H]

its deff the medicine i have severe panic attacks and i was on Xanax but i was taking it so much that i became addcited so they tryed to put me on colonapin and it did not work for me at all but now im on zoloft for my panic and it is working great so if it is the medicine i would suggest talkin to your doctor about zoloft.