What is the best way to taper off Klonopin?

Absolutely taking for pain prescribed at hospital pain mgt. clonic as last dutch effort. We have already discussed potential addiction and need to ween off with supervision. I think it was a matter of quality of life to begin taking pregabalin and I am happy to say that hat my quality of life has improved 100 per cent. I think everyone must make those decisions for themselves with a well qualified doctor prescribing and monitoring that means regular scheduled visits. It is a one size fits all situation.

I can relate. I recently moved across the country and can't find a doctor who will prescribe. My doctor at the VA said that he sees no problem with my taking 0.5mg or 0.25mg Xanax for sleep, but is not authorized to prescribe because the VA considers it a dangerous drug, along the lines of Oxycontin, which is absurd. I am 75 years old, have been on benzodiazepines (off and on, but mostly on) for more than 40 years. I have Parkinson's Disease and it's not uncommon for people with this illness to have insomnia. Taking a small dosage at night, as needed should not be cause for alarm by a doctor who could easily write a prescription. As you said, the younger doctors absolutely refuse to prescribe it. I can well-relate to your situation. Before my PD diagnosis I was extremely active: a life-long surfer and tennis player, as well as a Chinese martial arts devotee. I also did volunteer work in my community, but am now unable to drive and there's virtually no public transportation where I live. I volunteered at nursing homes many years ago and tried to make the lives of the "residents" / prisoners worthwhile. I also hoped I'd never end up in one of those horrible places when my life was reaching its end. Now, I feel like an inmate, isolated, afraid, and hopeless. I sincerely hope you get the help you deserve. You're fighting for your life.

I agree with the blogger below - you need to find a neurologist or endocrinologist. At any rate, I think you have GAD - generalized anxiety disorder - and you will not be able to avoid those feelings of anxiety and discomfort in your life. I know, because I am now on 2 mg of clonazepam daily before bedtime, and I have been on it for many years. If I were to try to wean off of it, I could not escape the GAD symptoms after two or three days later. I've tried more than once, unsuccessfully.
I think you could get a safe supply from Mexico via mail, search for ....https://medsmex.com.mx/store/contact_us.php), call them directly to inquire (800 381 8598 or 602-714-7231), they are very helpful and speak English very well. I think it likely would be Xanax or Ativan they'd offer, not clonazepam. Yet, you should first go back to your medical insurance provider and inquire if they could help find a doctor in your area who would prescribe some type of anti-anxiety medication. Then you could also go on a Telehealth call with a doctor in your Plan and discuss your condition. Full disclosure - I am not a doctor, this advice is just from my personal experience. I live in California. For better sleep, I'd say to try doxylamine succinate, sold by Costco (over the counter - OTC) off the regular shelf as "Sleep Aid", fairly inexpensive. Start with half a tablet.

Glad you're well. The funny thing is, when you're OK, you have a ton of problems, but when you're sick... I'm a fighter. I know I'll have some more rough times, but that just means I'm not being in the moment. I don't take meds for my PD, don't like to support Big Pharma. I'll get by without 'mother's little helpers.' Heck, without tranq's, I may even experience life without being in a drug-induced fog before my time's up. And it may take some time, but it's something to look forward to. Thanks for your reply.

@kittymama I was on 2mg Klonopin for many, many years. Just recently I got my doctor to help me make a plan to get off because it no longer worked for my anxiety. She helped me make a plan to taper by 0.125mg every two weeks. My tablets come in 0.5mg so I take away 1/4 of a tablet every 2 weeks. It is easy because my tablets are scored so they're easy to break into quarter tablets. I take my Klonopin divided into three doses a day. So far it is working but with some increased anxiety and "brain zaps" both of which are hard to cope with but I am determined to get through this. Good luck to you. If I could give any advice it would be to get your doctor involved and keep them involved for the duration of your taper. I see my doctor every 2 weeks. We talk about how I am feeling, do I need to slow the taper, or am I coping with the withdrawal symptoms fairly well. Hope this helps. Blessings.

I understand the reduction of 0.125mg every 2 weeks but how does that work if you are taking a split dose. I take 0.5mg twice a day, how would I work the reduction.

There are .125 dissolvable tablets.