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Question : If I take 0.5mg Klonopin a day 3 days a week when I go to work to manage my job anxiety will I develop a tolerance or addiction? They are non consecutive days generally.
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If I take 0.5mg Klonopin a day 3 days a week when I go to work to manage my job anxiety will I develop a tolerance or addiction? They are non consecutive days generally.
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Risk of addiction is usually low

Detailed Answer:
Hello Ma'am

I can certainly understand your concern.

I have worked through your attached query in detail.

The possibility if addiction is very low on your case.

But you should remember that these drugs can induce dependence if taken for more than a month

Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Risk of addiction is usually low

Detailed Answer:
Hello Ma'am

I can certainly understand your concern.

I have worked through your attached query in detail.

The possibility if addiction is very low on your case.

But you should remember that these drugs can induce dependence if taken for more than a month

Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (37 minutes later)
So even if not used daily I might need a higher dose to stay calm?
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Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (0 minute later)
So even if not used daily I might need a higher dose to stay calm?
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (3 days later)
Brief Answer:
Higher dosages are required

Detailed Answer:
Hello Ma’am

Yes Ma’am. Higher dosages are required.

Post your further queries if any
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Higher dosages are required

Detailed Answer:
Hello Ma’am

Yes Ma’am. Higher dosages are required.

Post your further queries if any
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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If I Take 0.5mg Klonopin A Day 3 Days A

If I take 0.5mg Klonopin a day 3 days a week when I go to work to manage my job anxiety will I develop a tolerance or addiction? They are non consecutive days generally.