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I've been on 1mg clonazepam for 2 months daily. i feel more anxious the past week or so?i don't want to increase dose. but it's not as effective?why?

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Dr. Arif Khan answered

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Unsafe to increase: do not increase your dosage without consulting your prescriber and letting them know. its a liability issue. it may be tolerance. it could be other diagnoses also, such as hyperthyroidism, etc. best of luck

Answered 11/15/2015

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A member asked:

I've been on 1mg clonazepam for 2 months daily. i feel more anxious the past week or so?i don't want to increase dose. but it's not as effective?why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arif Khan answered

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