It's the company and people who make and promote it that you want to go after. That is what works. Doctors can be sued for malpractice which falls under very specific criteria, but often times they are misinformed about the medications and are taught one way of thinking in western medicine. I'm all for a lawsuit as I have been a victim of these medications too, but if the motive is justice and to spare the lives of others then the production and distribution of the medication is what needs to stop. There is an agenda with these medications and the motive is greed.
Just to say have commented on this - helped me too over the years but continued to be given them for 15-20 years together with Zoloft and by family physician who never even aske if I was taking them; then to have a dr. take me off the Rivotril/Klonopin after last 5 tablets and withdrawal - Pharmacist said : you are not adicte to them but your body dependent on them - still taking at age 79!
It's the company and people who make and promote it that you want to go after. That is what works. Doctors can be sued for malpractice which falls under very specific criteria, but often times they are misinformed about the medications and are taught one way of thinking in western medicine. I'm all for a lawsuit as I have been a victim of these medications too, but if the motive is justice and to spare the lives of others then the production and distribution of the medication is what needs to stop. There is an agenda with these medications and the motive is greed.
Just to say have commented on this - helped me too over the years but continued to be given them for 15-20 years together with Zoloft and by family physician who never even aske if I was taking them; then to have a dr. take me off the Rivotril/Klonopin after last 5 tablets and withdrawal - Pharmacist said : you are not adicte to them but your body dependent on them - still taking at age 79!
Whereas it's clearly a result of improper management of his Klonopin dosage, I'm afraid I can't see any way to attribute the outcome to the medicine (often very useful) itself but rather to its egregious misuse in misprescribing.
I personally know second hand of a woman who died because of her personal misuse of klonopin (contrary to what she was ordered), but that too I don't see as attributable to the manufacturer of the medication but the patient's negligence.
However, I most certainly do see that negligent psychiatrist responsible for your son's care, as liable for a slam-dunk malpractice suit.
(I took klonopin for a long time, and from the first day it was prescribed my psychiatrist gave me careful, emphatic instructions on rules for its consumption - especially, the need for its conscientious GRADUAL titration up or down as indicated.
I think this is absolutely standard practice and you should be able to find responsible psychiatrists to back you up.
(The woman I know of who died, went into "status epilepticus" which killed her.)
My deepest sympathies to you and others who have suffered from professional misprescribing of this powerful - but often very useful - medication when prescribed according to the manufacturer's cautionary notes.
This was and continues to be pharmaceuticals defense for what’s been decades long problem. These issues with benzodiazepines were known since at least the 1950’s. They were forced to take them off market and they simply renamed them, increased their strength while lowering the milligrams. This made them more addictive and damaging.
The mini-series Painkiller on Netflix does a great job portraying the damage a specific opiate did, but this is applicable to other medications with high addictive risks.
This was and continues to be pharmaceuticals defense for what’s been decades long problem. These issues with benzodiazepines were known since at least the 1950’s. They were forced to take them off market and they simply renamed them, increased their strength while lowering the milligrams. This made them more addictive and damaging.
The mini-series Painkiller on Netflix does a great job portraying the damage a specific opiate did, but this is applicable to other medications with high addictive risks.
I am also a benzo user and it's been about 23 years now, I did stop twice when it was still early and I could cope with how I felt. Today I'm a woman aged 72 and a two time survivor of lung cancer... if I thought I was stressed years ago, it doesn't come close to what I feel like today. I was following conversations on the subject of addiction and depression, sometimes I would add my two cents (so to speak), and I found it so helpful and rewarding. I don't think we can compare on everything because of our individual personalities, what our lives have been like to date just to name a couple of things...some people are not as addictive as others and can get off different things easier than someone else can. I believe we are all good souls looking to connect with others and find some comfort or helpful info when needed...I say bravo to those of you who conquered the evil drugs in our world but I also have to give credit to those who have tried everything to get rid of them and didn't quite make it. Life is a constant struggle with some people going through a lot more than most and it's very easy to get lost in it...now many of us are also dealing with Long Covid and that's putting a whole new spin on everything. I have long covid since last November after getting infected... today I deal with the many unpleasant symptoms I have and very little help with it so taking on more things in my life like a benzo withdrawal is just a bit more than I can handle...I try not to feel disappointed with myself but rather give myself a pat on the back more often and what really gives me my drive is I remember my Mom and Dad and all they dealt with in their lives, they were truly survivors and I was left with the gift of a sense of humor, (truly a lifesaver), and don't take yourself too serious, it is hopefully going to give some of you a boost when you try it out, only good news amen.
I suffered depression and bad anxiety.
My doctor destroyed my life, my reputation, my job, my businesses. He prescribed me 10mg of Diazepam 3x a day, with other opiods simultaneously For over 5 years until I had a nervous breakdown. No lawyer would it, with all the evidence, I feel this doctor destroyed me and family. They all suffered.
That sounds interesting. I was given Alprazalom for anxiety and internal tremors. It calmed both down, however no one ever advised that this drug be taken for a short period of time. It is literally horrible trying to stop taking this drug. I feel like a shadow of my former self who was a successful designer.
Look the other way if a Benzo is offered. Like Hotel California you can check in but see what happens when you try to check out.
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It's the company and people who make and promote it that you want to go after. That is what works. Doctors can be sued for malpractice which falls under very specific criteria, but often times they are misinformed about the medications and are taught one way of thinking in western medicine. I'm all for a lawsuit as I have been a victim of these medications too, but if the motive is justice and to spare the lives of others then the production and distribution of the medication is what needs to stop. There is an agenda with these medications and the motive is greed.
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2 ReactionsI take Klonopins 1mg and I am so grateful for them!! I. Can live again!
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3 ReactionsJust to say have commented on this - helped me too over the years but continued to be given them for 15-20 years together with Zoloft and by family physician who never even aske if I was taking them; then to have a dr. take me off the Rivotril/Klonopin after last 5 tablets and withdrawal - Pharmacist said : you are not adicte to them but your body dependent on them - still taking at age 79!
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2 ReactionsHappy for you that it works for you. For me, half your dose was poison. So glad to be off for 6 months now and 90% or better back to normal.
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3 Reactions@sears thank you for liking. In case no one has said it today yet. You are wonderful!
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2 ReactionsSo you are still taking them ? Restoril and klonopin …. I am currently on them .
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This was and continues to be pharmaceuticals defense for what’s been decades long problem. These issues with benzodiazepines were known since at least the 1950’s. They were forced to take them off market and they simply renamed them, increased their strength while lowering the milligrams. This made them more addictive and damaging.
The mini-series Painkiller on Netflix does a great job portraying the damage a specific opiate did, but this is applicable to other medications with high addictive risks.
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1 ReactionI am also a benzo user and it's been about 23 years now, I did stop twice when it was still early and I could cope with how I felt. Today I'm a woman aged 72 and a two time survivor of lung cancer... if I thought I was stressed years ago, it doesn't come close to what I feel like today. I was following conversations on the subject of addiction and depression, sometimes I would add my two cents (so to speak), and I found it so helpful and rewarding. I don't think we can compare on everything because of our individual personalities, what our lives have been like to date just to name a couple of things...some people are not as addictive as others and can get off different things easier than someone else can. I believe we are all good souls looking to connect with others and find some comfort or helpful info when needed...I say bravo to those of you who conquered the evil drugs in our world but I also have to give credit to those who have tried everything to get rid of them and didn't quite make it. Life is a constant struggle with some people going through a lot more than most and it's very easy to get lost in it...now many of us are also dealing with Long Covid and that's putting a whole new spin on everything. I have long covid since last November after getting infected... today I deal with the many unpleasant symptoms I have and very little help with it so taking on more things in my life like a benzo withdrawal is just a bit more than I can handle...I try not to feel disappointed with myself but rather give myself a pat on the back more often and what really gives me my drive is I remember my Mom and Dad and all they dealt with in their lives, they were truly survivors and I was left with the gift of a sense of humor, (truly a lifesaver), and don't take yourself too serious, it is hopefully going to give some of you a boost when you try it out, only good news amen.
I suffered depression and bad anxiety.
My doctor destroyed my life, my reputation, my job, my businesses. He prescribed me 10mg of Diazepam 3x a day, with other opiods simultaneously For over 5 years until I had a nervous breakdown. No lawyer would it, with all the evidence, I feel this doctor destroyed me and family. They all suffered.
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4 ReactionsThat sounds interesting. I was given Alprazalom for anxiety and internal tremors. It calmed both down, however no one ever advised that this drug be taken for a short period of time. It is literally horrible trying to stop taking this drug. I feel like a shadow of my former self who was a successful designer.
Look the other way if a Benzo is offered. Like Hotel California you can check in but see what happens when you try to check out.
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