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I have been tapering off Klonopin for the past 7-8 months. For 10 years I took 0.5mg once a day (in the morning). I have successfully tapered to 0.0625mg once a day. I have done a steady and careful taper, under doctor supervision.
However earlier today, I accidentally took the 0.5mg pill (uncut), as I was in a rush and thought it was a different medication. My doctor told me this is OK and I should continue with the taper and resume the 0.0625mg the next day. Obviously it was devastating to find out I accidentally did this, when I've been on this journey that has taken almost a year and have tried so hard. I feel as though I have gone back to the beginning.
Is my doctor correct in advising I am OK to resume back to the taper without any changes?
Thank you
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@chrpeters23 - welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I would trust your doctor in advising that the unintended way your taper off of clonazepam (Klonopin) went is okay. If you have any further questions, you might also check with your pharmacist.
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@chrpeters23 If your Dr said it's o.k. To go back to tapering tomorrow I would trust your Dr .Tomorrow you may feel a bit different but that won't last since it was only one pill Yes I would say go with what the Dr said.