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How to ween off Klonopin (or any Benzodiazapeme)

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Apr 5 8:41am | Replies (8)
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@beracha

I have been on klonopin since sleep study. About 15 yrs too. I had liver transplant and am having memory and cognitive issues. Dr is helping with lowering .25 mg every 2 weeks. As soon as I cut out morning dose I started having trouble sleeping. I was told it would get better. I am seeing a therapist and she helps with different tactics for sleep. I am willing to suffer 3 months to get my old brain back.

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sooz1954 | @sooz1954 | Apr 3 9:33am

Hang in there. Keep trying new strategies and reaching out.

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arthur57 | @arthur57 | Apr 5 8:41am

Your taking klonopin sounded just like my experience. Sleep study and then idiot doc. put me on this terrible medication. Negatively affected my life for 18 months. You will sleep better in time as this medication makes its way out of your body/tissues, where it can evidently hang out for long period of time. I am convinced that drug has a negative impact on your cognitive faculties as well so better to be off for good.

I literally can't understand how docs give out this crap and most have no idea of the side effects or are in denial.

I am telling you, I am now retired but was in key mgt. role in running a large health plan and over time I realized how one needs to be their own healthcare advocate. Physician malpractice and errors are the third leading cause of death in this country. I almost had one kill me about 12 years ago via a simple procedure gone wrong. Best of luck to you!

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