[bizi]

Originally Posted by Gethprime

I got the 1mg tabs which I plan on splitting. 1mg seems a bit high for a 1st timer like me on a psych med. I sometimes use the Hylands Restful Leg med. It helps a bit though its short acting. It did help out alot with my leg jerks and restless leg. I was really angry and antsy that the various ERs wouldnt Rx me klon. One even Rx Val which I expressly said I did not want.

Yes start with .5mg or even .25mg to see if that helps.
keep us posted.
bizi
good luck!

[Gethprime]

Originally Posted by bizi

Yes start with .5mg or even .25mg to see if that helps.
keep us posted.
bizi
good luck!

what were the initial side effects that you exp'd?

[OhKay]

Originally Posted by Gethprime

what were the initial side effects that you exp'd?

It usually takes about 1/2hr for Klonopin to kick in for me. I haven't experienced any side effects from it, aside from drowsiness, especially when taken when tired, or mixed with other sedating meds.

If you are concerned about how the 1/2mg dose will effect you, get in bed 1/2 hour after you take it...
And I would do as Bizi suggested, and take 1/4mg. I may not get a perfect dose, but I snap the 1/2 of a 1mg pill in half by hand if I want to take 1/4mg because I don't want to crush the pills. Not all pill cutters are created equal...

A lot of people with RLS say they find relief when they start taking Klonopin. I hope the same is true for you

Did you like the doctor you saw?

[OhKay]

I'm so glad that your tdoc let you control the appointment. That's the way things should go unless there is a crisis

I'm glad you got help from your friend's daughter. I hope that she can finish things up for you tonight so it's not weighing on you anymore.

The new restaurant sounds great! It's rare that owners engage with patrons in that way anymore...

He is right about the salt. Most of the salt that they sell in the grocery stores don't have iodine in it anymore. I use one that does have it called "Diamond Crystal Premium All-Purpose Iodized Salt" which comes in a red container. It is the only one that my supermarket stocks, but even that is hard to find sometimes...

We mostly eat what I cook, so I'm not concerned about our iodine intake, but since you eat out a lot, you may want to take his advice and start taking a supplement.

[bizi]

My account on my phone is locked.
I tried to enter in my apple ID and password, with 4 different passwords. which did not work.
it does not give me any hints to the pass word, I guess I will just have to go into the store...
sigh
very depressing. I hate my phone.
bizi

[Gethprime]

Originally Posted by OhKay

It usually takes about 1/2hr for Klonopin to kick in for me. I haven't experienced any side effects from it, aside from drowsiness, especially when taken when tired, or mixed with other sedating meds.

If you are concerned about how the 1/2mg dose will effect you, get in bed 1/2 hour after you take it...
And I would do as Bizi suggested, and take 1/4mg. I may not get a perfect dose, but I snap the 1/2 of a 1mg pill in half by hand if I want to take 1/4mg because I don't want to crush the pills. Not all pill cutters are created equal...

A lot of people with RLS say they find relief when they start taking Klonopin. I hope the same is true for you

Did you like the doctor you saw?

so far yes

[bizi]

After going to 2 stores and then home to open up a new account id....My phone is working again!
yeah!
I wrote down the pass word and apple ID number and put it in my wallet, my filing cabinet and on my desk top.
So I should be covered.
What a hassle!
My girl friends daughter finished the filing and cleaned my bathroom, I bought a new bath mat, the other one was black...yikes!
We missed her birthday so we gave her $100.
She was very happy.
And I thanked her profusely.
In 2 weeks when my labels come in, she is going to make new billing slips, which is a task that I hate. She is 20 and her folks are getting a divorce....
bizi

[OhKay]

I'm glad you got the whole apple ID business sorted out... what a pain in the ***!

I'm glad that your friend's daughter helped you out. It sounds like a good arrangement for both of you. It was nice of you to give her the $100

[OhKay]

Originally Posted by Gethprime

so far yes

I'm glad. It's important to have a provider you feel comfortable talking to

[Dmom3005]

Bizi

I think you do great with the girlfriends daughter. I think you need
to just remember every few weeks to have her scheduled or her contact
you to see if you need help.

Donna