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Tapering off clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Mar 30, 2023 | Replies (236)Comment receiving replies
Oh my word! I started loosing cognitive function,and my body was demanding more Klonopin.Other side effects continued to worsen.More panic attacks,anxiety, fear,and worry.This medication was never put on the market for it to be taken long term.Oops ,I found out after being prescribed many years ago.My Throid is failing,pancreas and problems with my liver.All side effects of the benzodiazepine. I want quality of life.Of and the biggest kicker is the suicidal thoughts.At my lowest,I committed suicide.This incredibly difficult to say nor admit.And as a result of my suicide,I suffered two heart attacks back to back.The doctors said my heart stopped twice.If it works for you,that's wonderful,and I truly mean that.I am forced by my health to continue to taper a couple more months.Blessings to you!
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What was your klonopin dose?
So sorry to hear....do u take antidepressants with it?? I have bad anxiety that leads to depression so have always been on both meds ...remember anything can make your thyroid problems and other issues.. .nothing can say its caused by the meds...that's a drs guess so please dont put harshness on yourself for taking it...I'm sorry u had such a bad reaction to it...
I’ve been on Klonopin for almost 40 years after a very traumatic event that went on for several months. Now, I am having many symptoms including chest pain and head pain. My doctor didn’t want to up my dose to 2mg but I talked her into it. I don’t know if it will help? I have tried to taper before with shaving off the smallest amount possible but couldn’t take the withdrawals after day 2. I wish you luck!!
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Hi, @harleneq - thanks for sharing your story with the clonazepam (Klonopin) taper. Sounds terribly difficult, especially the suicidal thoughts that led to a suicide attempt, and also the two heart attacks.
You may also want to check out the Connect Heart & Blood Health group, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/heart-blood-vessel-conditions, due to your heart history.
When you finish your clonazepam (Klonopin) taper, will your doctor be putting you on other medications instead? How are your issues with the thyroid, pancreas and liver being treated?