Clonazapam has affected my memory. My new neurologist told me to stop taking it! I had taken it for a for cervical dystonia of the neck(head turning).
I was prescribed this drug(from another doctor) in addition to receiving Botox injections in the muscle which pulled my neck/head. He said the injections had to be supplemented by this drug!
I did not know that Clonazapam causes dependency and mood changes. Clonazapam affects memory!

The new neurologist outlined a plan of titration from this drug.
I am slowly decreasing the dosage each week. This has been a real challenge. I had what seemed like a seizure when I went to a lower dose.

I called the prescriber and he said that he was “no longer”my doctor.

And.. the new doctor, a neurologist, is on vacation... with no back up except a message to go to the hospital in an emergency.
1.I do not understand how a initial doctor can say “You are no longer my patient.”( especially when you are having tremors)
2. I do not understand why there was no back up doctor for the one who went on vacation. He is still on vacation? I left a message on his answering machine. My husband called him: still no answer.

I did not want to go to the ER and increased my dose back a step to one whole(2 halves) instead of 1/2 a pill.

Our family physician told my husband to make an appointment with him when I have few pills left. Thank God for him.
I am still taking the lowest dose and will try 1/2 per day again.
Has anyone else gone through titration from a pharmaceutical that causes dependence?
I ask for your prayers. Each day is getting better, except for a mild ... depression ? and headache

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