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Hi... what is the maximum dose of clonazepam for social anxiety and ocd?pls help on this... thank you in advance..
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0.5-2 mg for short term or sos purpose only. For long term SSRIs or SNRIs are the ideal choice not clonazepam daily.
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1. De stressing strategies
2. Acceptance skills
3. Self statements for moving in a positive direction
4. Imaginal exposure to the Obsessive Thoughts
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Hi,
Clonazepam may use as an add on drug for anxiety and ocd,
As it is not a main drug for these problem
Which may helps u to relieve anxiety and for adequate sleep, ....
However, the maximum usage dosage clonazepam 0.5mg BD
Depends on situation generally don't prefer as it causes excessive drowsiness which impairs ur work
Co sult psychiatrist before increasing ur dosage
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OCD can be relieved through therapy, ERP CBT. Please take therapy along with medicine for maximum effectiveness. You can consult me for same.
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Hi.. OCD usually requires higher doses. Anyways clonazepam can be used only to alleviate anxiety symptoms. Not to cure them. There are other medicines for the same.
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Its absolutely important to keep your physical, mental and emotional health in check. If for some reason you find yourself lacking in optimum health, its important to identify the root cause of your suffering. Dose titration and psychotherapy then forms the essential part of treatment.
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It is good if you can consult a Clinical Psychologist for psychotherapy.
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Well clonazepam is benzodiazepine, which is usually prescribed in Social anxiety disorder & OCD as anxiolytic. Usual dose is 0.25-0.5-1 mg for episodic relief. Can take medicine up to 4-5 times in day.. Practically more than that should not be taken.. if required more dose than above mentioned then you should change medicine.. As it can cause side effects like sedation, which might impair functioning..
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Consult your doctor who prescribed you if you need to take medicine more than 4-5 times a day..
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You can try doing PMR exercise alternative to taking clonazepam.. You can even try psychotherapy to decrease your anxiety.
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Dr. Arvind Vishwambhar Karad
Psychiatrist
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clonazepam is prescribed in start of course of treatment for instant relief of anxiety and restlessness. Most of the patients get relief from 0.25mg three times a day. You can take up to 2 mg/day(max recommended dose 4mg). It is expected from you to tapper down the dose of clonazepam gradually as treatment goes on. If you are needing more then there is considered need of reconsidering/rethinking about main medication dose.
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Try exercise/stop addictions/ relaxation exercises/ positive lifestyle changes
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