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Klonopin taper

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Apr 2, 2023 | Replies (547)

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@stanof53

I hope someone is regularly monitoring these groups as it is my only source of emergency assistance and advise. I posted earlier with a semi-complete rundown on my battle with the use of Klonopin (Clonozepam). This morning (late afternoon/early evening in the US) I experienced an extreme deadness in my hands (left more severe than right) worse than them feeling like they were asleep. I immediately wrung my hands, slapping them and getting circulation back to them. No light so I couldn't see what color they were but once I turned on the lights they seemed normal, but I never experienced any part of my body being totally numb. I was able to restore them to normal with only a few moments of shaking, slapping, and rubbing them together. I am now down to 1/4 gram dosage and have been for about 7 days now. I'm sure withdrawal symptoms is going to be part of the process but being alone and experiencing what I just went through has me a bit wary if I should continue, or is it something I can expect and it will pass once I'm completely off the drug. I intend to continue at 1/4 gram (thinking maybe going back to 1/2 gram for a couple of weeks to avoid any serious withdrawals) for another 21 days. I want to be drug free by end of April and if what I just went through is as bad as it gets, I will stay on schedule with the 1/4 gram. Anyone with like experiences or perhaps a moderator can advise?

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Hi @stanof53, yes these groups are monitored by members and moderators, who are fellow patients and caregivers - not medical professionals. In case of medical emergencies, please seek medical professional advice. Please read the Disclaimer https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/about-connect/tab/disclaimer/

I'm sure this was rattling to suddenly have no feeling in your hands. Perhaps @jimhd @thankful @lizaa @parus @scruffy1 and others will share if they've experienced numbness in their hands when tapering off Klonopin (clonozepam).

Stan, did you report this side effect to your prescribing doctor?

@stanof53
Contrary to what you seem to believe withdrawal symptoms don’t always have to be a part of getting off Klonopin. I tapered off it very slowly and had NO withdrawl symptoms except some very mild ones at the very end. I added small chips to the amount and had an uneventful taper.
Jake