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I am having a VERY difficult time with Klonipin withdrawal

Posted by lisalynn @lisalynn, Jun 29, 2023

I have been on Klonipin for a BIG Panic disorder for over 15 years. I recently had to wean down off of 3 to none fast. The withdrawal was the worst thing that has ever happened to me. I have my normal prescription now. However, at a lower level. But, I am still having a withdrawal symptom that is plaguing me. I am still taking it, but half of what I had been. I hear my Heart thumping in my ears, very loud and fast, 120 beats per minute. Did anyone else have that symptom? Or describe their withdrawal? Oh, and I NEVER want to speak to that new and cold Psychiatrist I have.
Struggling. Thanks.

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chocolaten | @chocolaten | Aug 22 10:53am
In reply to @daveshaw "@kittyjohnson1964 Good for you Kitty. People are obsessed with getting off Klonopin. If your dosage remains..." + (show)
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@kittyjohnson1964 Good for you Kitty. People are obsessed with getting off Klonopin. If your dosage remains the same and you don’t combine it with alcohol just ignore them.
Life is too short to worry about them.

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@daveshaw people are not obsessed. The doctors are taking people off now to prevent liabilities, they don’t care about the patients.

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chocolaten | @chocolaten | Aug 22 11:14am
In reply to @cinrose "Getting off Klonopin for as high a dose as you were on for so long is..." + (show)
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Getting off Klonopin for as high a dose as you were on for so long is going to be really tough unfortunately and will probably take quite some time. I feel for you as I went through this only on a much smaller scale and it’s sheer hell but I am now drug free and feel so much better and am sleeping so much better. I would go to an addiction center for help if I were you because I think you will need support to be successful. Exercise, meditation, and healthy eating are a plus during this difficult time. You tube has some great videos and help from people who quit as well. Shame on whatever doctor let you stay on Klonopin for so long!
Good luck to you. Stay strong and just try your hardest to power through day by day. It is worth it in the long run.❤️

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@cinrose addiction centers will tapper to quickly. Do tamper very slow. Check the documentary medicating normal on YouTube. Please 🙏

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daveshaw | @daveshaw | Aug 22 11:42am
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@daveshaw people are not obsessed. The doctors are taking people off now to prevent liabilities, they don’t care about the patients.

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@chocolaten I couldn’t agree more. I am just fortunate I found a PCP that puts her patients first. Her practice is entirely senior citizens and they love her.
She is so popular she is not taking new patients.
The good news is another doctor joined the practice and is taking new patients.
There are good doctors out there. You just have to find them.

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