Klonopin for migraines?

Sure, the HPA is our Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal axis. Benzos suppress the adrenal gland function, which have to do with our stress hormones (cortisol) amongst other hormones. When someone goes off of benzos, the HPA (depending on how much suppression there is) can go through a very terrible withdrawal, because the cortisol levels are not functioning normally. If you Bing or Google HPA suppression & benzodiazepine, you'll find many case studies & info related to this.

I vouch for this.

Trin, clonazepam is a benzodiazepine, it targets the GABA receptor, it has more of relaxing effect, not really an AntiPsychotic effect...

the GABA receptor is the same receptor that is targeted from alcohol...

thats why when you're on a benzodiazapine, you can't drink one or two glasses of alcohol, because it basically gets you drunk.

marilyn monroe and all those famous hollywood chicks who took valium and alcohol together died from supposedly that shit because it multiplies the effects synergestically.

Women can suffer migraines because of hormone problems. Sometimes they are not getting enough estrogen at the right time in their cycles.

Magnesium deficiency can also cause migraines. That might be something to look into since most people are magnesium deficient.

i was once prescribed Ativan for panic/anxiety, it is more like Xanax than Klonopin b/c it's fast acting. But, they all work the same.

I don't remember those 4 months of my life, I'm serious. I would fall asleep standing up, sleep walk and be told I did crazy things and talked gibberish all night, you name it.


Id suggest against. I am SO GLAD I stopped before it was a big problem.


Now I just use herbal remedies for panic and anxiety, found some really good ones that work wonders.


I'd look into diet and maybe there's an herb or plant that would work...

I worked in the mental health field for 10 years. That is one nasty drug and highly addictive. Stay away from it and all other big pharm pills if you can. Seek natural alternatives and stay healthy.

Most migraines are due to a magnesium deficiency. I'd certainly try that before taking a drug (esp off label)

It is also supposed to be taken for less then 4 months because it is hugely addictive.

DH was on it for a few years for panic disorder. He took 2 mg 3 times a day. I take 1 mg Xanax as needed for my panic attacks (same thing with time).

I have had mine for over a year, but I don't take it all that often, and certainly not enough to be addicted to it. My doc also makes me come in for tests before he'll renew it. I have yet to need a refill.

I'd be careful. And I get migraines. Most of the time Tylenol migraine taken with a cup of coffee when I feel them first coming on can alleviate the worst of it, and usually 30 minutes after taking it I can function again.

Yup, brain damage...Klonopin is a benzo. There are many far, far safer drugs for migraine. Cannabis. Propranolol.

[link to www.independent.co.uk]

"Secret documents reveal that government-funded experts were warned nearly 30 years ago that tranquillisers that were later prescribed to millions of people could cause brain damage.


The Medical Research Council (MRC) agreed in 1982 that there should be large-scale studies to examine the long-term impact of benzodiazepines after research by a leading psychiatrist showed brain shrinkage in some patients similar to the effects of long-term alcohol abuse."


Shrooms are safer than benzos, for that matter:

[link to www.thedailybeast.com]

"Drug taboos may block a potential treatment for cluster headaches, one of the most painful conditions known"

Get another doctor.

Last Edited by zenobiaphobia on 11/15/2012 01:28 AM