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What is the best way to taper off Klonopin?

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: May 25 9:18am | Replies (366)
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I don't remember all the specifics of my taper. I cut the pills in as many pieces as I could and decreased my dose every 2-4 weeks. I've been lucky and never had a problem getting off medication because I believe how slowly I tapered. Many people recommend the 5-10% taper.

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daveshaw | @daveshaw | May 23 11:59am

@jakedduck1 I appreciate your response. My PCP tells me not to get off my 1mg in the morning and one at night because I don’t drink and exercise 6 out of 7 days a week.
I hear these horror stories of people taking two years to get off the drug and at 75 she thinks there is no reason to go through that. I have been taking the same dosage for 30 years.
That being said if there was a way to do it easier I wouldn’t mind doing it because being a controlled substance it has to be renewed monthly and it is a hassle.
It sounds like you were able to do it relatively easily. How much were you taking and how long had you been taking it?
I look forward to your response.
Enjoy the Memorial Day weekend.

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gunshy | @gunshy | May 23 1:41pm

@jakedduck1
Would you share which one you were on? I am on clonazepam which is really strong, and I notice a big difference if I don't cut my .5 tab in half equally.

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