I agree, that's why I'm hooked on Klonopin. Still on it after five years, this is supposed to be a short term drug only.

Have a great day everyone!

When you say "hooked" just what do you mean? I don't take it in the AM if I don't need it, nor at night if I don't need it, even though the Rx is for 1 mg. AM and 1/2 mg. PM. What happens to make you think you're "hooked?"
Abby

Remember that Coca-Cola emphasis on the cocoa. These drugs were used by natives for years for ritual and insight purposes Our government got involved drug wars because of politics. The ones that we should be concerned with are the synthetic ones from the labs. If government or our insurance companies do not let us a drug its because of either money or polities.

I can miss a few pills also but just try and completely wean yourself off from any Benzo and you're going to have a hell of a time getting off from them. Go to Benzos.org it's an eye opener.

Oh wow ... I'll have to look at that. I know withdrawal is awful, but I guess I was under the illusion that it was if you were on higher doses.
Thanks for the info.
Abby

Yes and as somebody else mentioned only wean yourself off from drugs with your doctor's help. I've been on meds. for so many years that I'm an expert at weaning myself off from them. I weaned myself off Zoloft which I'd only been on for about a month. When I told my doctor she got very upset and asked me why did I need her. Anyway she dropped me as a patient!

Have an awesome day folks!

OMG.......I recently weaned myself off of Zoloft (15yrs) and my doctor was very rude to me and told me I was the most difficult patient she has had to work with in doing so. I will never go back to her. I was beyond upset!

I have had many doctor experiences in my life time some I liked some I did not. As a child I had to go with the doctor that my parents picked. When I turned 18 I took control. I decided about what treatments I would take and the doctor had to talk to me directly even if my parents were there. 60 years later I still have surgeries and medication treatments. But before I do anything the doctor better convince me that the treatment he or she is prescribing is right for me if it is not than this doctor much change is treatment or give me options. It is not right at anytime for a doctor to mistreat you for any reason. You are the patient and a person. As am I if a doctor makes me feel comfortable and can assure me that they are looking for my best interest. Than I will be open for discussions. But I make the final decision. When I look for a doctor. I look for practices that have more than one doctor. So that if I choose to change my doctor I can and more importantly if I need to see a doctor without going to an emergency room I can. So far it works for me. I have gone to ER and allowed my doctor to admit me.. But again if I find out that the treatment was not necessary than it's time to find a new doctor. I know for some people this is tough to do, but maybe with a friend or family and your desire to change you can make the change. My thought is always if it feels right it is or if it feels wrong it is. At least for you. And you are the most important person in this situation. Be strong!

The same thing happened to me but my doctor said that it was time to change doctors even though I was a model patient. I can see the doctor talking to me about not weaning myself off your pills but to have my doctor dump me for a first time offense is ridiculous. I was really shocked! The reason I weaned myself off by myself is because I was having some terrible side effects and I knew I wouldn't hear from her right away and I just couldn't wait that long.

Have a wonderful day everyone, or at least try to.

First as the patient it is not your fault that the doctor wanted you to change doctors. Your doctor should of discussed with you the reasons he wanted you to change doctors. To the point you would understand and no need for guessing on your part. It's a burden that YOU not have to go through. Doctors choose to depart with a patient for many reasons and not being the patience fault. It upsets me and angers me when a doctor is so uncaring of their patients. I hope you can find another doctor that treats you more as a person than a body. Please continue in these conversations and bring your thoughts etc with you it will at least be helpful to me.