I'm sorry to hear of your issues. Obviously in your situation I can see the need to stay on the meds, even with risk of dementia etc. which I have read is a possible side effect of clonzapem. It's funny how these drugs effect people so differently. I was only on clonzapem at same dosage you are for 7 months and it screwed me up good and doctor didn't want to accept the side effects I was having as being due to the benzo. Well he's an idiot who has addicted many of his patients and is old school (old period) and I wish now I understood then what he was prescribing for me, simply to help me sleep better. I can understand the issue with benzos now. I will tell you, younger physicians will tend not to prescribe these, it's the older docs who do and did not understanding how they can affect people. I talked to a recently retired pharmacist a year or so ago about clonzapem and he was surprised it was still even available, said it was a terrible drug and from the 70's and 80's. Unfortunately pharmacists understand these meds better than any doc who prescribes them. It's sad. I do wish you well and sorry this is your current situation. I can only hope your body adjusts over time if you can't find a way to continue on these meds.

Jeanne-
Find a new practioner! It's quality vs quantity and there HAVE BEEN no studies to confirm that benzos cause dementia. Sleep is the key to everything and sleep deprivation will cause more mental illness than anything else.
I am 75 and without the clonazepam I would not be here today. Read Scott D. Mendelson-retired psychiatrist, author and neuroscientist. Follow your gut!
Reach out to us; I totally understand and will support you!
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