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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lolapees1 | @lolapees1 | Sep 1, 2025

In reply to @rosebookay "Why are none of you doing a water taper? I did and it was painless." + (show)

How did you do that? Please explain and how long were you on Klonopin Thank You

rosebookay | @rosebookay | Sep 1, 2025

In reply to @lolapees1 "How did you do that? Please explain and how long were you on Klonopin Thank You" + (show)

Look up water taper benzodiazepines on YouTube.
Many years

sears | @sears | Sep 1, 2025

In reply to @mcoleman1971 "I have been on Klonopin for 25 years at 2mg per day and want to get..." + (show)

So many are in denial about their Benzos. They seriously believe they will find doctors to keep them supplied until they die. Long term benzo scripts are over no matter what your diagnosis. Ask the people who found out the hard way. I loved my Benzos to at one time. They just are not a life long solution.

beracha | @beracha | Sep 2, 2025

In reply to @sears "So many are in denial about their Benzos. They seriously believe they will find doctors to..." + (show)

My doctor talked to me about getting off benzos as I noticed my memory issues start to bother me. It is not good medication for me as I age in my 60s

mcoleman1971 | @mcoleman1971 | Sep 2, 2025

In reply to @beracha "My doctor talked to me about getting off benzos as I noticed my memory issues start..." + (show)

I'm having memory issues as well and then I'm not sure if it's menopause or the medication. I am sure that the medication is having some influence on my brain after all the research that I have read.

mcoleman1971 | @mcoleman1971 | Sep 2, 2025

In reply to @mcoleman1971 "I have been on Klonopin for 25 years at 2mg per day and want to get..." + (show)

We will make it through this. There is a great group that I found called benzobuddies.org and they are there to help so, that you don't have to read all the scary stuff. Trust me the more reading I did on this subject the more anxious I got just like you. I'm here for you.

beracha | @beracha | Sep 3, 2025

In reply to @mcoleman1971 "I'm having memory issues as well and then I'm not sure if it's menopause or the..." + (show)

Menopause made my memory issues noticeable, but i now know klonopin most definitely has affected my memory, my digestive system, and my mood since I am now off klonopin for 3 weeks now. I am Jittery, anxious, and trying to adjust. It will get better but now need to focus on controlling my anxiety.

mcoleman1971 | @mcoleman1971 | Sep 3, 2025

In reply to @beracha "Menopause made my memory issues noticeable, but i now know klonopin most definitely has affected my..." + (show)

Oh, okay so you have already weaned off of Klonopin. Congrats. I know all the other symptoms stink but, you have made it a whole three weeks. That is awesome!!!

beracha | @beracha | Sep 3, 2025

In reply to @mcoleman1971 "I have been on Klonopin for 25 years at 2mg per day and want to get..." + (show)

I physically am still struggling with tremors and being nauseated ( GI issues) but am very happy to be off klonopin. I had my first panic attack ever when I woke up in middle of night. I know i can work through it, but I have been weaning off since Jan 2024. I am tired of not feeling great.
Thanks for the support.