How much Xanax is too much during an SOS episode?

[Mynoor]

I have been prescribed 1mg of Clonazepam (xanax) as an SOS for Anxiety.

I have bad anxiety almost all the time.. I don't understand what to do.. How much is too much? Please help...

Thank you,

[Dolphin14]

I may be reading wrong but Xanax and clonazepam are different drugs. Just wanted to point that out.

You take what's prescribed. If it seems too much you have a discussion with your md.

[BlueMama4]

I’m a nurse and Clonazepam is not Xanax. The generic for Xanax is Alprazolam. Klonopin is the brand name for clonazepam. Are you taking Klonopin (Clonazepam) or Xanax (Alprazolam)?

[Mynoor in reply to BlueMama4]

Clonazepam, I just checked. Sorry I got mixed with the name and salt.

[BlueMama4 in reply to Mynoor]

I’m not as familiar with dosages for Klonopin but if it was prescribed by your doctor then I’m sure it’s ok. I would just make sure you take it as prescribed. If you feel like you aren’t functioning well on that dosage, I would consult with the prescribing MD.

[BlueMama4 in reply to BlueMama4]

Drugs.com is a resource I use often. I actually have the app downloaded on my phone. Drugs.com says 1mg/day is the adult target dose for Klonopin. Here’s the webpage drugs.com/dosage/klonopin.html.

[Laurennnnnnn]

I’d take it as prescribed but clonazepam isn’t really a maintenance pill, it’s an emergency one. So it might be helpful to talk to your doctor about finding a daily maintenance pill so you don’t have to take the clonazepam daily (which isn’t recommended to do for a long period of time)

[Hidden]

I take 1 mg every 3 hours so 3 tabs a day. (I'm a full blown wreck)

[Hunt9898]

Honestly I’m supposed to be on it but for me it just makes me feel worse I’m not say just drop it like a box of rocks but stay safe