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Replies to "I'm 77 and want to taper 3.5 to 3.25. I've been on 3.5 for 3 weeks...."
I agree with frouke - it's a plus you have only been on Klonopin for 3 weeks. A very short time. Good news and, in my opinion and personal experience, very very doable for you.
Of course, you need to discuss tapering/weaning off this medication with your doctor.
My experience is to go slow. I have been on 1 mg. in the AM for several years due to an awful panic disorder. I am 71. I decided I wanted to wean off of it (gradually) and started going from 1 mg. to .5 mg. (splitting it in 1/2 with a pill cutter) 3 months ago. I did fine with that. And just 2 weeks ago I started to split the .5 mg. in 1/2 so I am now on .25 mg. in the AM. I plan to stick with this dose for several more months, possibly longer than 3 months. Yes, the .25 dose is very small so I have to be careful to shallow it. Your advantage is the relatively short duration of time you are on the dose of 3.5. Yes, in my opinion, that dose is a bit high but it has only been 3 weeks - that's a huge plus for you!
There is nothing to be fearful about...just make the decision to start a weaning process. Run it by your doctor and plan together the best way for you to begin tapering. At your dose it is probably going to take some time...but again the short duration you have been on this dose is a huge plus!
The very best of luck to you. And your tapering is very doable!
@briacirs I moved your post about getting off clonazepam (Klonopin), to this Mayo Clinic Connect discussion that's on the same topic:
- Help Getting Off of Klonopin https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/help-getting-off-of-klonopin/
This will help more Connect members see your question and invite responses from people with experience in tapering off this medication who may be able to help.
What is your biggest concern right now about going down in dosage?
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Someone please answer me. Thank you.