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Why does clonazepam have a paradoxical effect on me? it gives me energy and when it wears off i get tired and without it im lethargic + have insomnia

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Because: You are dependent upon it and it when you take it, it relieves the withdrawal syndrome.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 12/13/2015

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