Ambien and klonopin interactions

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1166402 tn?1303847056 I just started 20 mg of generic Celexa (3 days ago) and the doc also gave me Ambien and Klonopin (take .25mg) to relieve the anxiety until the Celexa kicks in. I wake up shaky/hot and kind of panicky. Which drug is this from drugs, or is it still the anxiety. I know this takes time, but I don't want to mess with any drugs that might be making the symptoms worse (i.e Klonopin or Ambien). I also don't want to become dependent on the Klonopin and ambien either.
Avatar n tn I was on 1.5 mgs of lorazepam, went down to 1 mg a day and was sleeping fine at first, now I'm having more anxiety and having trouble sleeping. I'ts been about a month. I am tempted to go back up to 1.5 again but i'm trying to remain strong. I'm even having to use some ambien to sleep and i'ts starting not to help. How long will this go on? and will my sleep pattern come back? Is it possible the withdrawls are actually getting worse?
Avatar m tn But it is a benzo so I am going to have to come off of that soon! I wouldnt mix the ambien and Klonopin though! Its nice that you have 25 days off from work! That will give you time to detox and to start some kind of aftercare!!! A therapist, AA/NA meetings, Celebrate Recovery etc.... I have only been clean for 19 days but aftercare was stressed to me since the very beginning!!!
Avatar n tn i have been taking lortab 10/500 & ambien for about 7 years. i am currently taking hydrocodone compound 15mg(5day), klonopin& alazopram, phentermine(3day), and when i fill a script for ambien i will take up to 7 late afternoon. i will also take the ambien and klonopin throughout the day if i am out of pain meds. i dont know were to start, i have hit rock bottom. i try to stop taking one then start abusing another.
653169 tn?1303446369 t get adequate sleep the worse its getting. I take ambien and klonopin 1mg twice daily. Has anyone got any suggestions? I would appreciate anyone's comments or further questions. My meds help, but obviously are not fully effective currently. I've been on the same ambien dose for years, and have been taking klonopin 1mg twice a day. Do I need to have my Dr increase the doses or is there anything else I can try first.
774736 tn?1311331385 My shrink put me on Paxil (antidepressant) and Ambien (sleep pill) and Klonopin (anxiety). I was weaned off Ambien after 6 mos. but kept on Paxil and Klonopin (as needed). These really helped me through. But be careful on Paxil , because it is very hard to wean off. Talk to your psychiatrist and see what's best for you. Any antidepressant will have side effects.
Avatar m tn Thanks there are alot of choices. And I stopped taking the Elavil and had to take an ambien last night. I have to fall asleep or I won't get up for work and don't know what else to do. Maybe I will try GNC and see what they suggest.
Avatar f tn And what is the difference between the sleeping aid that is in Ambien and klonopin? Is Ambien more relative to what is in, say, Tylenol PM OTC? I am trying to find the least harmful sleeping aid. I take ativan now - 1 mg. to sleep. Is Ambien safer? My history is similar ot yours but I am on Norco - continually aiming to cut back and feel like I have been through w/d of one form or another 20 times in the last 90 days.
266660 tn?1189755834 i was going to ask the EXACT same question last night l0l. i searched for previous topics and found none related this closely. last night i took 1 ambien and i'm also taking 5 mg klonopin for the last 3 days.
Avatar n tn is there a contraindication between ambien and melatonin?
Avatar n tn Yes, I have tried ambien, and ambien CR, and had to discontinue/stop it due to having long laps of forgetfulness. Not good! I tried Lunesta, and it is ok, however, my insurance won't pay for it, and I can't afford it. SO the doc thought this Klonopin would do the trick, but I didn't expect tears. Maybe it is relaxing me enough to release tears for all the high stress I am going thru!!! didn't think of that until reading all of the above.
246464 tn?1249452147 I have a Quetion about Medical Marijuana and its interactions with Anti-Anxiety Meds, in particular Lexipro or SSRI's, and Klonopin or Benzo's. Has anyone had experiences? Read Articles? Seen Studies? Thanks.
Avatar f tn Since you have stopped taking it, please talk with your doctor about alternative sleep aids. Taking Klonopin and Xanax and Ambien at the same time, even if they are taken hours apart, is not a good idea. Two benzos should almost never be taken together unless under strict guidance from your doctor. There are a number of new drugs on the market for insomnia, discuss with your doctor trying one of those before turning to the more powerful psychotropics.
Avatar n tn I take Levitra and am on Celexa and Ambien. My Psych NP said there were no interactions. I haven't been able to notice any odd side effects. But you should ask a pharmacist.
Avatar f tn *% is the only way to describe it! Mania and insomnia. Now I am better but my psychiatrist has put me on ambien 10 mg daily with klonopin as needed. I rarely take the klonopin as it appears that each day the "jitters" seem to be leaving me. I feel better as each day passes, yet I am concerned about withdrawing off ambien and if indeed I will be able to sleep on my own.
603543 tn?1255294450 Did you ask your pharmacist if abilify and ambien and any other meds you might be taking, including OTC meds, might be interacting to cause you to feel like this? Sometimes pharmacists know more about adverse drug interactions than dr's. Just a thought.
1309535 tn?1297200280 I feel fatigued and tired at work and find it difficult to stay focussed. My Dr. gave me Ambien to sleep now, I drank a half of pill last night and still found it difficult to sleep. I just think and think all night long. I'm afraid of taking a whole pill and waking up natious or something. I've never taken Ambien before. What can I do to sleep, I feel like I haven't slept in a month.. I appreciat your advice. Thanks in advance.
Avatar n tn I went to see my internist, and she is now weening me from klonopin and lexapro, and putting me on prozac. I have heard many a bad thing about prozac, anyone out there take prozac who suffers from panic disorder and depression?
Avatar f tn I have taken ambien off and on as needed and have had no problems but you shouldnt have to take ambien if you have the klonopin because that in itself often causes drowsiness so it shoulld help you sleep. So to sum up. Take KLONOPIN as prescribed and your wellbutrin as prescribed. Do not take xanax or ambien that is overmedicating and overkill.
Avatar m tn I am horribly addicted to ambien. And before anyone says this, I am seeing my dr. tomorrow. But I wanted to see if anyone has had experience overcoming ambien addictions. I have been taking it almost every night for a year. I am treated for depression with wellbutrin and celexia. I think the ambien started to become a problem this summer, when I would take it on days that were particularly bad and I was anxious.
Avatar n tn I am in wk 22 and at least I can get some rest, Always ask your doc about specific treatments, drug interactions and dosing specific to YOU!
Avatar f tn I have tried klonopin, ativan, ambien cr, tonight for instance i took 1 ambien 4 1/2 mg of ativan and 1 1/2 mg of klonopin and i am wide awake. Not quit sure the difference between adderall and benzo's. I used to be on ridilin and now am on dexedrin which are both uppers but have sleep side affects that are supposed to make you sleepy . I am at my whits end. sorry not really much of an advice more than a comment and trying to learn what other people are trying.