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What is the best way to taper off Klonopin?
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@kittymama Hi, I also am tapering off Klondpin after 20 years. I started around October 2018. I took 1.5mg at night. I just no longer need it but was scared to go off. But decided to taper and to my surprise I am still not having any withdrawals that are hard to deal with. I am going down 10% of the pill every 2 to 3 weeks. That is very slow, but with good results. Just a little sleeplessness once in a while. But I am also taking melatonin 5mgs at night. I am currently at .125mg. I am very happy with my taper. The slower, the better my doctor said. And when I get to the last dose, he said take it every other night. It’s tedious to cut that last 1/2 pill but so worth going slow. Best wishes to you.
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I am in the same ? Dilemma!
Taking Clonazapam many years at (too high a dose!)
I have stomach cramps while tapering.
Have a call in to prescriber.
My Gastroenterologist said the pain, cramping is not from IBS ... it is from withdrawal from Clonazapam.
Strange, the prescribing doctor never said that was a possibility.
How were you able to ten percent cuts each time
Thank you for letting me know how you’re getting off Clonazepam. So happy for you and gives me hope that I can do the same! I had to up my dose because of insomnia, vertigo, migraines, extreme head pressure and anxiety had gotten worse. I was taking (2) 1 mg pills. I am now down to for instance; 1 today and 2 tomorrow. I do that every other day. Just about to start taking 1 pill everyday. God bless and let me know how you’re doing here forward when you can. ❤️🙏❤️
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I just noticed you are fluffykitty and I am kittymama! I have just starting taking a magnesium supplement called CALM. The reviews were really encouraging! I will let you know if it helps me.