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I am having a VERY difficult time with Klonipin withdrawal
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: May 11 6:43am | Replies (61)Comment receiving replies
Hi @lisalynn, Sorry to hear you are struggling to get off of Klonopin. There are a couple of discussions you might find helpful for suggestions.
--- Getting off Klonapin (klonazapam): https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/getting-off-klonapin-klonazapam/
--- Klonopin taper: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/klonopin-taper/.
The American Addiction Center also has some information that might help here:
--- Clonazepam Withdrawal Symptoms, Timeline & Detox Treatment
https://americanaddictioncenters.org/withdrawal-timelines-treatments/clonazepam
Hope this helps!
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Please don’t advise addiction centers for those who became physically dependent and have been taking “as prescribed”. There is NO CRAVING or PLEASURE SEEKING involved. This is horrible advice. I’m shocked. Please educate yourself.
Apologies if this seems harsh. It is. Benzodiazepines are a brutal drug to discontinue. Please don’t make things worse for someone who is afraid and struggling. There are a lot of other places to turn for support. That’s basically all one is going to get right now. Rapid withdrawal IS DANGEROUS! And yes, 3 months is rapid.
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Lisalynn, how many mg, were you on? I have taken Klonopin since 1992 the same amount.
0.5 in the morning and 2 and 1/2 at night and it puts me right to sleep. I think it is the best
med. out there I take it for Essential Tremor, I have it in my hands and arms. I don't ever want to get off it and I am 82. I just got over a bad case of Shingles, but I took Advil for the pain.
I am not a pill person, that is the only pill I am on. Again what Milgram were you on? that could make a difference.
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