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Is it safe to ask my psychiatrist to increase 1 mg of clonazepam to 3 times a day for severe anxiety?

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Dr. James Rotchford answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Yes and no: It should be safe to ask your psychiatrist anything. Always best if one can find ways to address ongoing anxiety without resorting to benzdiazepines.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/30/2016

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A member asked:

Is it safe to ask my psychiatrist to increase 1 mg of clonazepam to 3 times a day for severe anxiety?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Rotchford answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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