Klonopin taper

Im sorry you are going thru this. You have taper over a year? I dont know much about Klonopin but know withdrawal. I have it too. And my benzo is a short acting. What symtoms do you have? Dont go for gabapentin its also very dependent and potent.

Hi,thank you for reaching out to me.My symptoms of Klonopin withdrawal are increased panick,anxiety, tremers,nervousness, confusion, cognitive function is pretty poor right now. I'm even more depressed now as well.I wish I knew this 3 yrs prior to taking this med.I attempting tapering off myself,extremely dangerous!!I would advise you to not try this.within one week (I was tapering too quickly)I started hullucinating, and I was freaking terrified! It felt like I was gonna die every few minutes. Depends on how long and how much Klonopin you are on,that will better determine how much to taper at a time and for how long the tapering process should take.3 yrs I took it at 4mg per day (2mg.tabs twice daily).It may take up to 18mos of weaning. I wish you and all of my fellow benzodiazepine sufferers the best of luck.please inform your loved ones to help assist you on this incredibly arduous journey again good luck!

Yes it can be dangerous tapper to quick. But you know that now and slow down. Im depressed to, anxeity, think I will die sometimes. I was nearly dying from a strange sickness (deasese) May 2017 so no I panic king for smallest little symtom that could be that. Some days afraid. That what help the witdrawal 🙁

When I got depressed, I went back on previous dose. Will stay there for 4 weeks, then I will taper down 10 mg. Now my only symptom is that I sleep lots.

Hi! I’m also trying to get off Clonozapam. The last two nights without any have been rough! I also take mirtazapine at night and lexapro of mornings. I kept waking up every few hours last night and I’m sooooo.....tired now. Any suggestions?

@mimi3blessings So sorry to hear about your problem. As of July 1 - new FDA regs) - I had to choose between hydrocodone for chronic pain and Klonopin for neuropathy discomfort: I chose to stay with the former. Weaning off 3-4 years of Klonopin 2 mg. was easy until the final .5 was finished. Then sustained sleep was impossible, mostly because I wear an oral appliance to combat sleep apnea. I tried several prescription meds to be able to sleep and, finally, my M.D. gave me Ambien. Now, when I awake after merely 3 hours of sleep, I take Ambien (10mg.) and it puts me to sleep within about 1/2 hr. and lasts 4-5 hours. I wake up rested and clear-headed having slept 7-8 hours, total. Best wishes in finding a way to get restful sleep!

Thanks for caring! I just hope I can sleep tonight!

@scruffy1 I’ve never had sleeping pills, have always been afraid of having lingering fog. Is it typical of ambien to not experience that?
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Please be cautious with Ambien; use only when absolutely necessary. Like benzodiazepines, (e.g. Klonopin) it works on GABA receptors and withdrawal symptoms following prolonged use (more than a week or 2) can be severe. It would be worthwhile looking up risks of Ambien use online.

I second that.