What does Klonopin do for anxiety?

Answer 1

Klonopin, also known as Rivotril (clonazepam) is a benzodiazepine class sedative/hypnotic and anticonvulsant. It is similar to medications like Valium (diazepam), Xanax(alprazolam), and Ativan (lorazepam).

Clonazepam is primarily used to treat anxiety disorders, especially panic disorder. Only Klonopin and Xanax are FDA approved benzodiazepines for treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia. Klonopin is commonly used to treat other anxiety problems, agitation, acute mania (in conjunction with other drugs), and for acute seizure control. It is occasionally used as a long term anticonvulsant, as a sleeping pill, and for the treatment of neuropathic (nerve) pain.

After taking Klonopin people tend to feel relaxed and a little tired. Side effects vary widely from person to person and depend on the dose. For anxiety Klonopin is typically prescribed between 0.25 mg- 2 mg twice daily. For epilepsy doses may go as high as 20 mg/day.

Klonopin acts on the neurotransmitter GABA, an inhibitory chemical. Through complex actions Klonopin effectively reduces the ability of nerves to fire, slowing down the brain. As a result of the reduced activity, anxiety is reduced, people become tired, and the reduction of nerve firings reduces the chance of seizure or can help stop a seizure in progress.

Answer 2

Klonopin (clonazepam) also used under the trad name Rivotril is a benzodiazepine class drug used as an anticonvulsant and anti-panic agent. Clonazepam is also used off label as a hypnotic, to treat anxiety disorders aside from panic disorder, for pain, as a muscle relaxant, for night terrors, RLS, PLMD, and other conditions.

Benzodiazepines like Klonopin act on the neurotransmitter GABA, the principal inhibitory neurotransmitter. Benzodiazepines effectively increase the amount of GABA. As a result, neurons do not fire as frequently or as quickly, slowing down the brain.

When a seizure occurs brain activity increases and neurons can't stop firing. Using a benzodiazepine will help stop a seizure by bringing brain activity back into a normal range. If the brain is not as active it makes sense that anxiety would go down because there is less talk in the brain. It can help pain (particularly neuropathic pain) by making it harder for neurons to send pain signals by modulating their sensitivity.

Answer 3

Goodness - I unfortunately know them all too well. The effects are drowsiness, a feeling of calm, poor coordination, slurred speech, some others but these are the main ones. These are the effects when the drug is in your system. The effects of detox are something else. Be careful for this drug is addictive so should be prescribed with that in mind. But since this is under "Illegal Drugs" you probably aren't getting it that way. Just be careful for I developed a nasty habit on it and detoxing off of it was awful!!

Answer: Effects of Klonopin:

The most commonly noted side effects associated with Klonopin are sedation, which is reported in approximately half of patients, dizziness which is reported in one-third of patients, weakness, and unsteadiness. Other side effects include a feeling of depression, loss of orientation, headache, and sleep disturbance.

Answer 4

I'm sleepy/super lethargic. I took twenty .5MG tablets. Was thinking of adding 400 to 600 mg of Seroquel. How will that work out? Can't keep typing much longer, and I'll find out for myself. I'll add my two cents, if I wake up. (Different answerer): If you don't take more than 2mg like the person above me did, you'll feel a relaxed and euphoric high. It pretty much calms you down and takes the edge off. Don't take more than 2mg, or else you'll become extremely drowsy and then crash.

Answer 5

Drunk, but without nasty effects like stomach ache, and headaches. When you first start taking it, you'll feel a bit of a relaxed high. It makes you happy and takes the edge off. I will simplify, it to you: you will probably feel better. That's why it is so addicting.

Answer 6

From my understanding it is in the body for 30 days just like opiates. I was on klonopin for 3 months and had to take a drug test. I brought the bottle to the test with me and it went fine.

Answer 7

It calms you down;you will get relaxed.