[Noncomposmentis8]

I'm supposed to take .25mg Klonopin twice daily...and a 20Mg of prozac in the am...Then a .5 klonopin at bedtime...

I only have to take the klonopin for a week, but the prozac every morning for 3 months then once a week after that...is this a safe combination?

I havent taken them yet...and my parents are getting upset...I havent taken them because of my horrible phobia of meds...any advice? thanks

[kimmydawn]

If you have a phobia regarding meds, I don't know that anything anyone could say would ease that? Maybe only halving the .25 and "just swallowing it" would help alleviate the fear after all is said and done?

I've taken klonopin off and on and it's the only benzo I tolerate. I think it's a great drug for its purpose. I might take it a few times a year but it always works. I don't like meds either, but I know when it's time...

Actually, prozac is the only AD I tolerated as well. I was on it over a year many years ago and it helped me immensely...helped energy, thoughts, depression, even weight.

If I ever went back on meds, I'd probably go back on exactly what you're prescribed right now.

KD

[PasDeDeux]

Sorry about your phobia. I can be skittish about taking any kind of med. Even things I have taken before. I know it is easier said that done but just do it...you can always stop if you need to

Do you play any video games? If you do, try taking the .25mg of klonopin, and playing an intense game that you can really get into. I used to do this when I'd have an anxiety problem, and it worked great.

I read your other post, and it does sound stupid to take a pill to get over your med phobia. But klonopin will ease your anxiety tremendously, that's why your doc's doing that. I had/still kind of have a phobia of meds. So I know where you're coming from. What exactly are you afraid will happen when you take a klonopin or prozac? Your therapist shouldn't dismiss these concerns. Your therapist/doctor needs to help you, that's what they're there for!

Maybe you can take the klonopin while at your psych. doctor's appointment. And let him/her know what you're doing. Then, you can be assured that if your fears were to come true(very very unlikely), you'd have a medical doctor right there to help.

[asylumgardens]

I don't know if you decided to take it last night, but I hope you at least got some sleep..