I have been on 1 mg Kolonopin since 1991 for panic attacks and anxiety then after getting Hashimoto’s for sleep.
I also take 5/325 Norco as needed, for many painful spinal issues and Fybromyalgia. But only take it as needed. Been on that for years. I normally only take 1/2 tablet just to get me out of bed and walking. I deal with the pain the rest of the day.
I can go days without taking either one of these drugs without any withdrawls.
I believe everyone is different. Some people have addictive tendencies. I do have medical cannabis and if I use one hit of my low THC/CBD vape cartridge I can go to sleep without taking Kolonopin.
If I drink wine I do not take any of my Kolonopin. Norco is already out of my system because the 1/2 tablet is taken very early in the morning,
I would recommend to anyone that is having problems getting off any drug to begin breaking the mgs by 3/4 and take that amount for a 2 weeks, then cut it in 1/2 and do that amount say for 2 weeks or more if needed, Then when you have a 1/4 left do that amount for a week of more if needed. I believe by that point you won’t even need it.
I smoked cigarettes for many years. I wasn’t a heavy smoker, but that was difficult for me to quit. Once I was ready, I decreased the amount every 3 days by one cigarette until I was down to my last. At most I smoked 1/2 pack a day.
I haven’t smoked for 12.5 years.
Key is in taking these meds is that don’t reach for the euphoric affect that you initially had when you began taking Kolonopin and take more. My medication dose has not changed since ‘91 and I still achieve sleep when I take the same dose when I need it.