Weaning off Clonazepan

Posted by gjwirth98 @gjwirth98, Apr 16, 2023

Hi, I was put on Clonazepan over 20 years ago for Restless leg syndrome.
I was younger and busy with family and work never really thought about this medication.I only knew that it helped me.
Now after seeing and hearing about this drug,I am scared and nervous about weaning off it.
I been reading about tapering off and I’m going to start . I’m seeing my PC this week and I’m going to discuss this with him.
I am so embarrassed that this has happened to me.
Has anyone successfully weaned off Clonazepan? Judy

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lindasmith1222 | @lindasmith1222 | Apr 19, 2023

I gave my experiences and my opinion what I would do in a certain situation, never giving advice. Just a cautionary tale. There are too many doctors who have prescribed benzos and either try a quick 4 week taper or cutting off a patient entirely and completely due to ignorance on both sides. For those who are judging me otherwise or don't like my opinion, move on. I am in a free country, and I am entitled by God to have one.

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