I also found that Magnesium helped with anxiety in general and most symptoms associated with klonopin withdrawal. I think it can be a slippery slope because too much magnesium can be harmful and I understand that certain individuals with certain conditions should not take it in at all. There is this, from
WebMD (best to read the whole thing):
Magnesium is also used for treating attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, leg cramps during pregnancy, diabetes, kidney stones, migraineheadaches, weak bones (osteoporosis), premenstrual syndrome (PMS), altitude sickness, urinary incontinence, restless leg syndrome, asthma, hayfever, multiple sclerosis, and for preventing hearing loss.
And then these form livestrong.com -
How Much Magnesium Is Harmful? and
The Dosage of Magnesium for Anxiety.
Also this from Psychology Today:
Magnesium and the Brain: The Original Chill Pill.
I don't use much of it, or use it very often, but it has worked for me when I needed some "calm." Of course, people also like to debate what form of magnesium is best. I like Magnesium Orotate, but am sure others have their own preference -
11 Common Types of Magnesium Explained.
I used to scoff at this type of treatment, but a few years ago I had terrible migraines after trying Pristiq (Desvenlafaxine). I ended up in the ER one night. I had no idea what the doc was doing, but later found out he had given me a Magnesium infusion via the IV. It had taken the pain away in about 20 minutes. I was truly amazed.
I had presented this to a pdoc and he said it was either hog wash or placebo. I said that I did not care, because it worked. I think
beaker has a good quote on his profile that I read:
When the bird and the book disagree, always believe the bird.
~ John James Audobon