How to wean off Klonopin (or any Benzodiazapeme)

Posted by obedad @obedad, Mar 26, 2024

I’ve been on 1.5mg Klonopin at night for 15 years or so. Every time I try to ween off, even half of a half of the three pills, I can’t sleep and end up taking the full dose. Is there an inpatient or outpatient center in NYC/Long Island area that would help ween me off it medically? I really just use it to sleep. I am also on Lithium, Lamictal and Effexor for. Polar Disorder. Thank you!

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tslayden | @tslayden | 2 days ago

@ffranmshaw5150 It was klonopin that I was on. I am off of it now.

ffranmshaw5150 | @ffranmshaw5150 | 2 days ago

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laughlin1947 | @laughlin1947 | 2 days ago

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@ffranmshaw5150 I think factors that affect the withdrawal side effects are the person's activity level, general health and fitness, propensity for balance and dizziness, diet, and age. Also, sleep quality and quantity, and how well the body processes the breakdown chemicals as the body reduces the dosage it is accustomed to are important. For me, I didn't know any better, still think 2 mg is a low dose, and I just cut to zero cold turkey more than once without experiencing one side effect. A 4-month reduction in dosage seems painfully long, but I'm not a doctor. Some websites tell you it's a full year.