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I am weaning off klonopin too. Was at 2.0 and down to .75 mg. But have not seen any improvements in symptoms. I still feel as terrible as I did in the beginning. Used for many, many years, mainly for sleep. What symptoms did others have that triggered your decision to wean off?
I had severe fatigue, weight loss, blurred vision, BP spikes and later nausea, especially after meals. Still having all these, even after reduction in dosage.
How about others out there?
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@clutch
Although I never had any side effects other than maybe some drowsiness which is common with all Seizure meds. I discontinued it very slowly and never had any withdrawal symptoms at all. Are your symptoms better now that your on a lower dose? What was your taper rate? You mention taking it “for many, many years.” How many years. It will make a difference on how long it will take to get off it. You will find time and consistency are your best allies. Speed and large cuts will be your cruelest enemy’s. You are in a unique place since it doesn’t sound like this medication was really that helpful. Surly you didn’t tolerate the effects you mentioned for a little sleep. Perhaps I m not understanding what your ultimate goal is. You state “I still feel as terrible as I did in the beginning.” Do you mean as in when you first started the medication or since you started tapering?
I’d like to help if I can but I’m a bit confused.
Jake
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Hi, @clutch - how is the taper off of clonazepam (Klonopin) going? Are you still feeling terrible?