You shouldn't have to, practically spe😻aking, write your own prescription. But there many who are. Then comes in the "know-it-all" doctor who deems his knowledge infallible following all guidelines without any brains or talent to prove he went through neurology at all. A good title for a book written on the subject. "The 20 Best Reasons Why Certain Drugs Should Not Be Given For PD"; the body of evidence will be 200 blank pages to accommodate the inexcusable!

Been on .5 mg of Clonozepam 2x day for 8 years for another movement disorder. Have never been addicted or taken more than as directed! Although neurologist has said I could take another if I felt I needed it I have never done so.
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Hey T. I functioned well during that long time period. I slept well when I was on it, but I didn’t oversleep. I worked lot’s of overtime, and made tons of money.

I remained calm, but I needed an increasing dose to maintain my calm. The Panic Attacks were crippling. I just felt like curling up in a ball. without Xanax I couldn’t function. When I found Paxil, they simply went away.

I take. 05 clonazepam at bed time to help me from acting out my dreams and hurting myself

Nigel...I took Clonazepam. I followed my Neurologist's instructions for 16 years without problems. I had a stroke, & I wanted to walk again. The side effects from taking Clonazepam were detrimental to me walking. When I told my neurologist my plans, he said there a problem. In order for me to walk again, I had to get off of Clonazepam. It came down to a choice, & I wanted to walk. Had I never had a stroke, I would probably be taking it today. I have developed other techniques for controlling my anxiety. Look, my MDS has accepted that I am a "pain in the ass" when it comes to being independent & my desire to walk. Hugs, AnneKristine 🩷