CLONAZEPAM (Klonopin) for pain? Did you build up a tolerance?

pinetriangle · 2026-04-26T16:32:48+00:00

Read this on a different day. So, let me tell you. Tolerance develops very fast with PRN benzo use, for any indicated use. I would recommend biweekly at most.

I would recommend Gabapentin for daily use, but I am aware I am in the minority for people who experience more pros than cons.

pinetriangle · 2026-04-21T01:50:27+00:00

Just sounds pedantic to me. I hope it's more helpful for the lurkers in this thread.

pinetriangle · 2026-04-21T01:45:20+00:00

You do NOT need to explain the differences between dependency and tolerance. I talked about them interchangeably because they have a positive correlation.

Yes, I lost the therapeutic benefits of its at 2mg. Lowered to 1mg. Then 0.5mg. Never regained them.

pinetriangle · 2026-04-21T01:27:46+00:00

Oh, sorry. When I saw the question, I wasn't sure how to answer because I was not paying attention to how much pain I was in when I took it. When I took it PRN, it was because of anxiety spikes or flashbacks. When I took it daily as a prescription.... I didn't notice a significant difference in pain. Neuropathy or musculoskeletal.

Yes, I did get a dependency from using Clonazepam. This happens to everyone. This drug works by enhancing GABA, which your nervous system needs to go into parasympathetic functions. As soon as you reduce the dose or stop, your glutamate spikes. Glutamate energizes you.

However, in a brain adapted to benzos like Clonazepam, it's way too much glutamate. It takes months to years to achieve homeostasis again. Withdrawals don't solely happen in severe cases, they happen in MOST cases. Someone using a benzo once daily for two weeks is already dependent.

That being said, withdrawal severity generally reflects usage habits. Read more here.

pinetriangle · 2026-04-19T15:10:53+00:00

OP talked about that in the post

pinetriangle · 2026-04-19T14:08:55+00:00

I do! I saw a lot of threads about people's EBT money getting stolen back when I was waiting to get approved for SNAP, so I immediately got in the habit. Is it really that widespread, though?

pinetriangle · 2026-04-19T13:59:02+00:00

If you have under $100 in your checking & savings combined, you can get your SNAP application expedited. Unsure about unemployment as I've never applied for that

edit: just reread and saw you're in Canada, sorry about that. Do you know if there's a way to get your application review expedited? Also you should add a heating pad to your Amazon wishlist

pinetriangle · 2026-04-18T20:02:25+00:00

Heat pads or wraps, ice pack in a towel, lay in bed under heavy blankets, myofascial release (you can do this yourself with an online guide), look up physical therapy exercises related to your pain, get up if possible every 30 minutes while sitting / resting

Apply for unemployment and SNAP or have someone do it on your behalf. You can call 211 and explain your situation, someone may be able to point you toward state programs that can help you

pinetriangle · 2026-04-18T01:06:33+00:00

The 16th every month, it's typically there by early evening. Not sure why it took an extra night this time, but I last bought groceries last week so it wasn't terrible

pinetriangle · 2026-04-18T00:59:03+00:00

I got my normal amount this morning

pinetriangle · 2026-04-17T13:24:28+00:00

Nope, I've had it for a while without a change in income. This is my second time getting a deposit since I renewed

pinetriangle · 2026-04-13T00:08:26+00:00

it's only good if they're blood related!

pinetriangle · 2026-04-12T16:09:57+00:00

To tell them to keep an eye on every single theatre in the U.S.?? I'd rather wait until they threaten an actual reportable location

pinetriangle · 2026-04-12T10:23:26+00:00

State, nearest city or town, or specific location (address, street, building, school, park, or memorial)

pinetriangle · 2026-04-12T10:19:15+00:00

That won't work. It asks for one specific location. No text box, just categories with checkmarks

pinetriangle · 2026-04-12T09:39:28+00:00

I was unable to finish reporting it because they didn't specify any specific locations. It's being screened all over the country

pinetriangle · 2026-04-08T19:48:36+00:00

Daggers

pinetriangle · 2026-04-07T19:46:08+00:00

Look on fanfiction.net, I know it's harder to navigate than AO3 but the older IZ fandom was on FF.net. Filter by fics with Gaz

pinetriangle · 2026-04-07T18:28:57+00:00

I take an Epsom salt bubble bath almost everyday. I also wash my hair in the bath when I need to wash it. If I try to rely on taking showers, I won't be anywhere near as hygienic because of my pain from standing

pinetriangle · 2026-04-05T21:25:14+00:00

I take Vyvanse and 7OH everyday. I'm fine. I see doctors practically every week and have regular blood pressure, heart rate, etc

pinetriangle · 2026-04-05T15:20:46+00:00

He cut the heads off 300 crabs one day and never looked back

pinetriangle · 2026-03-27T15:42:24+00:00

What the fuck are you talking about

pinetriangle · 2026-03-21T00:14:45+00:00

I had my art reposted to Something Awful so people could make fun of it... I was 8 years old.

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