MandyBrook Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Hi Guys, it's me again I am fed up with klonopin. I take it at night to help me sleep and relax me and it does quite the opposite. So, I am going to begin trying some natural supplements. Can anyone recommend the best brands of melatonin and theanine out there? And, will I need to give my body some time in between coming off the klonopin before I begin taking the natural supplements?Thank you!!Mandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandyBrook Posted April 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 I'm also interested in licorice root. What is it used for and what is a safe brand to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandyBrook Posted April 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 And inositol what is its use and what brand? And with all the above mentioned what is a good starting dosage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Oooh, Mandy, I'm sorry the Klonopin wasn't helping. If it was making you excitable as opposed to calming you down, then all your Lexapro jitteryness would ABSOLUTELY be exacerbated...no wonder you felt so horrible. Just go slow off the Klonopin b/c it can be a bit rough, and let your doc know what you experience. I'm curious about the Licorice root too since I am tapering off the Florinef....curious as to what doses people take and what brands they use in case I need a little something after I get off the Florinef. I think Rama has taken it pretty consistently so hopefully he'll reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandyBrook Posted April 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 My doctor told me that it would be safe for me to just stop the klonopin. Because, I haven't been on it consecutively. I've only really taken it for about 3 and a half weeks. Do you think I'd still need to wean off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandyBrook Posted April 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 And, I am also interested in magnesium, it's purposes and what's a good brand and dosage. I know this is a lot but I am fed up with prescription meds!!! Please HELP!!! Also, can I take the magnesium with my beta blocker? I've been on the BB for quite sometime now and in the beginning it dropped my blood pressure down to scary levels but it eventually leveled itself out and it's a HUGE help in reducing my tachycardia. So, I'd hate to give it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandyBrook Posted April 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 I hope Rama, or Issie replies they seem to know a lot about the natural methods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redoctober Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 I would be careful just stopping the Klonopin cold-turkey...better to taper down to be safe, even though you've only been on it for 3 weeks. As for sleep, I've had pretty good luck with Calms Forte...which you can find at CVS, Walgreens, etc. Regarding Magnesium....I take Jarrow Magnesium Optimizer, which contains Magnesium Citrate. Not sure how much it helps, but I have MVP and Mg is anecdotally good for heart health and MVP (from what I've read).Hope that helps...I can certainly sympathize with what you're going through right now. Don't give up...and focus on a few things here and there to see how you react. If you change too many things at once (Lex, K, etc.)...you won't really know cause/effect.All the best...keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramakentesh Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Klonopin may make you worse because the sympathetic excess is a compensatory mechanism.Licorice root works both acutely and chronically. With varying effects.It really depends on what your trying to help as to what supplement might be best for you to discuss with your doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Rama, a question about licorice root -- did you / do you find that it has less side effects than Florinef? I'm curious because I'm getting off of Florinef b/c of the side effects, and want a back up just in case my bp tanks (which I don't expect, but I like a Plan B, and C, and D...). What have you found with respect to dosing? I ask because my PCP has no idea about licorice root except that it "acts like florinef", so if I need to I'd like to take a dose range to her. Thanks!!!Mandy, I heard today from a GP that he takes 3 (I think mg) of Melatonin to sleep, but check with your doc. He's also older, and I know the dosing is so different when it comes to the elderly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puppylove Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 For the melatonin I use the brand nature's bounty. I started with 1 mg and kept increasing it, but I really only noticed a big difference when I got to 5 mg- which is what I think most doctors reccomend anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerbella Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 I used to use melatonin 3mg for years till found that it increased the chances of an autoimmune disease and I already had a high ana ~I was being worked up for lupus almost every few years also.http://www.livestrong.com/article/115717-bad-side-effects-melatonin-supplements/this was interesting info ~I find calcium works best for me in the middle of the night 600mg +D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerAmy Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 I take Klonopin and it helps me a lot. Melatonin is way too sedating for me. I sleep like the dead and it is really hard for me to wake up. Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) are great to add to your bath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
issie Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 licorice root -- do you find that it has less side effects than Florinef? Yes, much less side effects.Egyptian Licorice Tea from Yogi. I'm also putting a chamomile tea bag in with it - find it very relaxing. Also, found magnesium citrate to be a big help for sleep and overall emotional health - helps with pain too. (New discoveries to me -----THANKS, Rama.)Issie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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