If you feel that you are having a panic attack, you can take another 0.5 mg tablet, but you should see your doctor if you are requiring higher dosages as there are probably other medications that are better for you (zoloft, buspar, cymbalta to name a few). Using Klonopin with opiate medications can result in sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Before taking this medicine You should not take Klonopin if you have: You have been taking Klonopin t.i.d at 2mg dosage? You do realize that this is equivalent to 40mg of Valium = 120mg Valium after 3 doses. Combined with Xanax I don't even want to think about how strong a dose it is. Clonazepam can interact with many medications, so make sure your doctor is aware of all medicines you take. You should not take clonazepam if you have untreated open-angle glaucoma , so tell your. Best Answer: Sounds like at your rate you will soon find out. I imagine they are tough on your liver and if they shut it down you will not be able to metabolize pain medication at all and die a slow painful death. I recommend slowing down on your pain pill party there Stoney and take them as prescribed. You can do this too - you have all the time in the world to make a change. Just decide to do it and take baby steps - before you know it you are there. Best wishes to you - Just decide to do it and take baby steps - before you know it you are there. Since you have taken the Klonopin, I would suggest trying 1mg of the xanax first to see if this gives you relief first. If after 30 minutes-45 minutes it has not helped, then you can try the second dose. Clonazepam, sold under the brand name Klonopin among others, is a medication used to prevent and treat seizures, panic disorder, and for the movement disorder known as akathisia. It is a tranquilizer of the benzodiazepine class. [4].