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Lorazepam to Clonazepam

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emilia47047
emilia47047

Hello guys, 

The doctor switched me from Lorazepam to Clonazepam because he wanted me to be in a longer acting benzo. I was on 1mg ativan daily and he said he would start me off with just .125mg Clonazepam twice a day. 

I am super paranoid in starting new meds and keep thinking its going to have some horrible side effects or allergic reactions on me. If I take Lorezepam with no problems, will I be safe with Clonazepam since they are so similar? 

Also Is it safe to switch directly? He said I can still take the ativan if I need it for a panic attack but that it is safe to switch without tapering off. Is this true? I just wanna make sure because like I said I am suuuppper paranoid with new drugs. 

Thanks guys. 

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  • tracy66554
    tracy66554 emilia47047

    Posted

    My doctor did the same thing I switched w no problems or side effects.
    • emilia47047
      emilia47047 tracy66554

      Posted

      Did you switch directly without tapering at all? I just took Clonazepam today, I took half of my .125mg and felt really drowsy for about an hour or so. I also feel some chest pain today... is this just anxiety about taking the new med? 
  • Louisaluvsrio
    Louisaluvsrio emilia47047

    Posted

    It sounds like you have a good doctor. I'm glad about that. I feel sorry for people who post on this site that their doctor doesn't seem that bothered.

    You will be fine. Please don't stress about something that may not happen.

    Keep us posted on your progress.

    • emilia47047
      emilia47047 Louisaluvsrio

      Posted

      Ty. Yes after my psychiatrist moved out of state (he too was great) I found a wonderful doctor that is really helping my out. He works at the university I attend so its completely free for me. He agreed that the clonazepam wasn't right for me and has started me on Prozac. I'm on week 2 of it of a really small dosage and will probably up the dose when I see the doctor this week. He is actually seeing me weekly to keep up with my progress and reassure me I'm on the right path. I feel that every doctor should be that way. He is a hard find for a doctor snd I too feel bad for those who don't have this reassurance.
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