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What is the best way to taper off Klonopin?

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: May 16 6:16pm | Replies (271)

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@con123

I have been taking 1mg Klonopin at bedtime for sleep, Xanax before that for a total of 19 years. My doctor stopped prescribing it and sent me to a psychiatrist who encouraged me (not forced) to taper off of it as it is not good for older people. I will soon be 65 so I agreed to the taper. We are taking it very slowly, reducing by .25mg every 8 weeks. I have sometimes reduced in 5-6 weeks on my own. I am at .25mg now. I can't say it's been great fun, but it hasn't been awful either. I think my brain is given a chance to recover and change and I've developed a new relationship with sleep. I don't get anxious if I am not sleeping but meditate or pray instead. Many times I will fall asleep again. I do believe going very slowly with the taper is key. Maybe you could stay on the .75mg for a few more weeks, then go to .5 for up to 2 months, then .25. That seems to be working for me.

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Makes a lot of sense