Dealing with side effects is a major issue
The so-called GLP-1 patches contain some herbal ingredients that are claimed to have effects similar to these drugs, however, there is very limited scientific evidence to support these
Overall, clinical trials showed starting with a lower dose of around 2 mg can reduce the intensity and frequency of GI side effects, compared to a higher initial dose (4 mg)
8 Below is a summary of common and some less common Klonopin side effects: 4-7 Sedation, lethargy, impaired coordination, drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness Worsened depression, suicidality Amnesia, short term memory loss Psychomotor agitation, akathisia Sexual dysfunction Confusion Blurred vision Hallucination, psychosis Personality & behavioral changes, i.e., rage, agitation, impulsive behavior, excitation Seizures Dysphoria Loss of muscle control Incontinence Developing dependence Why Gradual Tapering is So Important Benzodiazepines are powerful drugs so coming off Klonopin too fast can result in debilitating, long-lasting adverse effects
Coursework in nutrition and metabolism gives a solid basis for understanding how slower digestive processing can lead to issues, and how to mitigate them