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I have anxiety and im bipolar. my doctor has had me on klonopin (clonazepam) for a while. i take it only when my anxiety is really bad. is 3mg a day to much?

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Dr. Marcie Berman answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Doctor guidelines?: Did your doc give you guidelines about how to take it? While 3mg is not likely dangerous over a 24 hour period, if you have been using it for a while you may have built up a tolerance. If this is the case, you will eventually need more to manage your anxiety. I would speak with your doctor about the best course,of,action,with this medication. Other stress management techniques may also help.

Answered 5/14/2016

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anxiety, Klonopin (clonazepam): I feel empathy for your anxiety Feel good about your coping skills as you are not taking Klonopin (clonazepam) every day Due to only episodes of bad anxiety Klonopin (clonazepam) 3mg.day is not needed. The dose is twice a day. As it is long acting, it may not give you quick relief It is likely that you do not have Bipolar illness as you are not taking any medication for it See a Psychiatrist for medication psychotherapy

Answered 5/21/2015

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