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I am having a VERY difficult time with Klonipin withdrawal

Posted by lisalynn @lisalynn, Jun 29, 2023

I have been on Klonipin for a BIG Panic disorder for over 15 years. I recently had to wean down off of 3 to none fast. The withdrawal was the worst thing that has ever happened to me. I have my normal prescription now. However, at a lower level. But, I am still having a withdrawal symptom that is plaguing me. I am still taking it, but half of what I had been. I hear my Heart thumping in my ears, very loud and fast, 120 beats per minute. Did anyone else have that symptom? Or describe their withdrawal? Oh, and I NEVER want to speak to that new and cold Psychiatrist I have.
Struggling. Thanks.

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shelbym | @shelbym | Aug 24, 2025
In reply to @mcoleman1971 "I have been on Klonopin for 25 years at 2mg per day and want to get..." + (show)
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I have been on Klonopin for 25 years at 2mg per day and want to get off of this horrible medication. My GP here doesn't know how to help me and since I live in a small town we don't have any therapists that would be able to help me as well. I do not wish to go to a rehab center and need support through what I am going to be going through over the next year.

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I just used a pill cutter. Yup Klonopin

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mcoleman1971 | @mcoleman1971 | Aug 24, 2025
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I have been on Klonopin for 25 years at 2mg per day and want to get off of this horrible medication. My GP here doesn't know how to help me and since I live in a small town we don't have any therapists that would be able to help me as well. I do not wish to go to a rehab center and need support through what I am going to be going through over the next year.

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Yes Klonopin for 20+ years now at 2mg for the last 10 years

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shelbym | @shelbym | Aug 24, 2025
In reply to @mcoleman1971 "I tried that but, couldn't make it past 1.5. I will try this again but, as..." + (show)
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I tried that but, couldn't make it past 1.5. I will try this again but, as of today I am forced to take 1.5mg for the next two weeks as I had a few days where I took an extra pill because of gastroparesis issues causing panic attacks. This is such a vicious circle. I don't normally run out of my klonopin for follow-up appointments. I hope that I can make it for 14 days dropping to 1.5mg. I feel ashamed of myself because I am not the one in control and this drug is in control.

Will I seize or die because I have to go two weeks with .5mg less?

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Don’t be ashamed. It’s an addictive drug! As for your concerns please talk to your doctor.

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mcoleman1971 | @mcoleman1971 | Aug 24, 2025
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I just used a pill cutter. Yup Klonopin

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For how long have you been Klonopin free.

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shelbym | @shelbym | Aug 24, 2025
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How long have you been free of Klonopin?

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1.5 years! It wasn’t easy at first as I got down to .5 then .25 it was much easier.

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mcoleman1971 | @mcoleman1971 | Aug 24, 2025
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Don’t be ashamed. It’s an addictive drug! As for your concerns please talk to your doctor.

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I have sent him a message through his portal and he usually gets back to me the same business day but, since it is the weekend it will be tomorrow.

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shelbym | @shelbym | Aug 24, 2025
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I will try what you did...I just don't think that I am strong enough.

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I think you’ll be surprised. Quitting smoking was much, much harder!

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mcoleman1971 | @mcoleman1971 | Aug 24, 2025
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1.5 years! It wasn’t easy at first as I got down to .5 then .25 it was much easier.

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Congrats!!! You are my inspiration!!!

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mcoleman1971 | @mcoleman1971 | Aug 24, 2025
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I think you’ll be surprised. Quitting smoking was much, much harder!

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That's good to know as I quit smoking over 12 years ago but, vape 0mg (no nicotine).

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mcoleman1971 | @mcoleman1971 | Aug 24, 2025
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Congrats!!! You are my inspiration!!!

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@shelbym Can I just say that you have given me such great hope and a little more confidence. I may need you when I start tapering if you're available to chat on here?

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