weakness cause does klonopin muscle

Discussion in ' Fibromyalgia Main Forum ' started by muscle weaknessApr 7, Forum Log in or Sign up. I've been taking it off and on for 4 years, mostly off, until the last six months or so, when I've taken it 1mg, sometimes 1 and a half mg every day. Yes, it definitely helps my anxiety, and seems to help my occaisonal muscle twitching, but when I just found out this morning a friend sent muscle weakness is tramadol the same as rimadyl "Drug Infonet" link that klonopin can CAUSE muscle weakness, muscle weakness, liver problems, and has been shown to cause birth defects in other animals, I FREAKED.

I have a lot of these "side" effects: Now I want to get off of it asap, but I know a very slow taper some suggest the best taper is a gradual switch to diazepam, which has a longer half life in the body, leading to fewer withdrawal symptoms is the only way to go. Before I post the list of "adverse" effects, has anyone else does klonopin cause a klonopin or clonazepam or diazepam taper, and if so, how long did it take?

I've heard that the "Ashton" method is the most successful -- but it can take six months or longer -- very, very slow tapering. I'd love to hear how it went and how you're doing now. Anyway, from the Drug Infonet site, here's the list of "problems" that klonopin can cause. I don't understand how Dr. Cheney can recommend it without mentioning these things The most frequently occurring side effects of Klonopin are referable to CNS depression.

Others, listed by system, are: Abnormal eye movements, aphonia, choreiform movements, coma, diplopia, dysarthria, dysdiadochokinesis, "glassy-eyed" appearance, headache, hemiparesis, hypotonia, nystagmus, respiratory depression, slurred speech, tremor, vertigo. Confusion, depression, amnesia, hallucinations, hysteria, increased libido, insomnia, psychosis, suicidal attempt the behavior effects are more likely to occur in patients with a history of muscle weakness disturbances. Chest congestion, rhinorrhea, shortness of breath, hypersecretion in upper respiratory passages.

Hair loss, hirsutism, skin rash, ankle and facial edema. Anorexia, coated tongue, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, encopresis, gastritis, hepatomegaly, increased appetite, nausea, sore gums. Dysuria, enuresis, nocturia, urinary retention. Dehydration, general deterioration, fever, lymphadenopathy, does klonopin cause muscle weakness loss or gain. Anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia.

Transient elevations of serum transaminases and alkaline phosphatase. I'm sorry you are having such a bad time tramadol hcl er 200mg tab the Klonopin. It has beena God send for me and Codeine phosphate can sleep after diazepam 5mg suffer no side effects except sleepiness with my evening dose, but that's why I take it. MikieApr 7, Hi, thanks for that info!

But remember that Klonopin is a drug for epilepsy, and that the dose recommended there is mg daily in divided doses. I don't want to downplay the side effects, but do compare with the side effects of any modern antibiotics, and the differences are not so great I've been on does klonopin cause muscle weakness for years for sleep. I take 1 mg. I went thru the whole list of meds trying to find something for insomnia. This is the only thing that works for me.

I don't know what half how to tell a fake xanax bar the adverse muscle weakness are you named in "klonopin weakness muscle does cause" message but I do know if it helps alprazolam brand names uk i'm gonna take it.

I suffer from hair loss and maybe its the med but I took it for years before my hair "does klonopin cause muscle weakness" coming out. Our bodys are all different and respond to different meds different ways. I just want to feel good and maybe I never hit a stage 4 sleep with klonopin but at least I fall asleep and believe me thats worth something. Hope your are successful in getting off the med and find something that works for you I think this is does klonopin cause muscle weakness you need to speak with your Dr.

There isn't a drug manufactured that does not come with an extensive side effect list such as the one you provided, however, "most" do not suffer from these, only a very small percentage. I also agree that we are on such minimum doses that the incidence of can xanax cause poor circulation does klonopin cause muscle weakness should be decreased.

Weakness does muscle klonopin cause alprazolam brisk trader joes think this warrants talking with your physician, about your concerns. Klonopin has been a godsend to meand I have had no adverse effects--but we are all individuals with these disorders. Good morning, And thanks to everyone who's responded to my post.

For example, restless leg syndrome which I have from time to time is not a klonopin deficiency, but more likely a nutritional one many studies connect it to low iron, some folks swear by calcium or magnesium, although that seems to make me worse or a result of some sort of free radical damage i. I've found that vitamin e, lecithin or choline which both lower cholesterol too! Anyway, I'm not telling anyone to stop taking it -- that's a choice only you can make.

I believe I should, but I know it could take many months. Thanks again for all your replies! You must log in or sign up to reply here. Your name does klonopin cause muscle weakness email address: Do you No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: