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What Causes Resistance To Ritalin After Taking Clonazepam?
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Mon, 17 Aug 2015
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Question : I took 1mg of Clonezapam 2 days ago, I usually take 20mg of Ritalin 3 times a day. I do not usually take clonezapam but I did 2 days ago and since then the Ritalin has not been working at all. I don't know what to do and I am so embarrassed for taking something that I shouldn't have. It is so unlike me. Now I am scared.
Brief Answer:
Wait for a couple of days to see improvement.
Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries
I can understand your concern. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine drug and the drug is a long acting benzodiazepine. The drug have elimination half life of about 19-60 hours. You took the drug two days ago and still you are feeling bad with Ritalin. In my opinion wait for some more time to see improvement of situation. Ideally the drug get cleared from body in 5-7 days. In my opinion wait for a couple of days and you will start seeing improvement again with Ritalin. The Clonazepam is a brain depressant drug so this is known to cause drowsiness and sedation. Don't be scared, in a couple of days you will be alright.
Thanks, Hope this helps you. Please don't hesitate to ask again for more doubts.
Wait for a couple of days to see improvement.
Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries
I can understand your concern. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine drug and the drug is a long acting benzodiazepine. The drug have elimination half life of about 19-60 hours. You took the drug two days ago and still you are feeling bad with Ritalin. In my opinion wait for some more time to see improvement of situation. Ideally the drug get cleared from body in 5-7 days. In my opinion wait for a couple of days and you will start seeing improvement again with Ritalin. The Clonazepam is a brain depressant drug so this is known to cause drowsiness and sedation. Don't be scared, in a couple of days you will be alright.
Thanks, Hope this helps you. Please don't hesitate to ask again for more doubts.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
I am also feeling really depressed, is this a normal reaction to such a substance? I am usually a really happy positive energetic person and now I feel depressed, deenergised even after taking ritalin.
Brief Answer:
Yes the depressed feeling could be occurring due to Clonazepam.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again and thanks for asking a follow up
Yes as Clonazepam causes sedation, drowsiness and results in reduced focus so this is the reason you are feeling depressed. Please don't be worried these symptoms will reduced in some days.
Thanks, Hope this helps you. Still have more doubts please ask again.
Yes the depressed feeling could be occurring due to Clonazepam.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again and thanks for asking a follow up
Yes as Clonazepam causes sedation, drowsiness and results in reduced focus so this is the reason you are feeling depressed. Please don't be worried these symptoms will reduced in some days.
Thanks, Hope this helps you. Still have more doubts please ask again.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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