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I was on 0.5 mg Klonopin for about 10 yrs. Going through withdrawal

Posted by annako @annako, Oct 2, 2023

Hi everybody
I just joined this forum and I am very grateful.
I was on Klonopin 0.5 mg for about 10 yrs. My family doctor prescribed it because I had experienced multiple losses one by one and had anxiety issues.
Long story short- my family doctor retired and new doctor on our first visit told me - no more Klonopin and to stop it in 2 weeks. She prescribed Wellbutrin,which I don’t want to take.
I took a month to tapper it down and stopped a week ago. Having hard time with withdrawal symptoms.
My question is about LTheanine Serene Supplement.
It was recommended to me by grief counselor some time ago.
I know I will need help with my anxiety.

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kawanhee | @kawanhee | Oct 3, 2023
In reply to @annako "Thank you so much. Excellent links. Yes, we have to be informed patients and you are..." + (show)
@annako

Thank you so much. Excellent links.
Yes, we have to be informed patients and you are also right about doctors participating in pharmaceutical presentations.
Like with all medications- people may react differently and have different opinions.
I am very grateful for all your replies. Thank you

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Be careful about websites like webmd. Stick with reputable facilities like Mayo Clinic.
I was on .5 Ativan, a benzo like klonopin, for over two years. I did I VERY slow wean and have been off it since June. All my doctors, including the one who prescribed it, wanted me off of it.

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scolio | @scolio | Oct 3, 2023
In reply to @annako "Thank you again for your reply. The supplement recommended by counselor is called Theanine Serene with..." + (show)
@annako

Thank you again for your reply.
The supplement recommended by counselor is called Theanine Serene with magnesium , GABA,Taurine ,L- theanine and Holy Basil leaf extract.It is made by Source Natural,Serene Science.

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Hi, @annako , you mentioned Holy Basil leaf. It's a nice plant. My aunt is growing some and it makes a nice tea. It looks like mint and smells like basil.

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mitfit | @mitfit | Oct 3, 2023
In reply to @annako "Thank you for your comment. Can I ask question? How did he react to Wellbutrin?" + (show)
@annako

Thank you for your comment.
Can I ask question? How did he react to Wellbutrin?

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He is transitioning to it OK. Its a very hard process, as you know.

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annako | @annako | Oct 3, 2023

Yes,I know it. It takes time- up to 8 weeks to feel better

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annako | @annako | Oct 3, 2023
In reply to @scolio "Hi, @annako , you mentioned Holy Basil leaf. It's a nice plant. My aunt is growing..." + (show)
@scolio

Hi, @annako , you mentioned Holy Basil leaf. It's a nice plant. My aunt is growing some and it makes a nice tea. It looks like mint and smells like basil.

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And it helps to relax

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annako | @annako | Oct 3, 2023
In reply to @kawanhee "Be careful about websites like webmd. Stick with reputable facilities like Mayo Clinic. I was on..." + (show)
@kawanhee

Be careful about websites like webmd. Stick with reputable facilities like Mayo Clinic.
I was on .5 Ativan, a benzo like klonopin, for over two years. I did I VERY slow wean and have been off it since June. All my doctors, including the one who prescribed it, wanted me off of it.

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Yes,I know it should be very slow withdrawal but the doctor really confused me by saying quit after 2 weeks… I extended it to 4 weeks and now I question myself and don’t know what to do. Last 5 weeks were very hard and I am not sure if I did it right.
I don’t want to take it anymore but I have hard time. One of the side effects of Klonopin withdrawal is higher blood pressure. I am on medication for BP and it was under control but in last few days seems to be higher and I don’t know what should I do.

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kawanhee | @kawanhee | Oct 3, 2023
In reply to @annako "Yes,I know it should be very slow withdrawal but the doctor really confused me by saying..." + (show)
@annako

Yes,I know it should be very slow withdrawal but the doctor really confused me by saying quit after 2 weeks… I extended it to 4 weeks and now I question myself and don’t know what to do. Last 5 weeks were very hard and I am not sure if I did it right.
I don’t want to take it anymore but I have hard time. One of the side effects of Klonopin withdrawal is higher blood pressure. I am on medication for BP and it was under control but in last few days seems to be higher and I don’t know what should I do.

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So sorry you’re going through this! I hope you find a doctor who can help with this

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annako | @annako | Oct 3, 2023

This is common situation… Doctors had good intentions but there is very high price to pay.
I had no clue what it will be stop taking it.
The doctor who asked me to stop taking it after last 2 weeks did not tell me about withdrawal symptoms.

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annako | @annako | Oct 3, 2023
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@kawanhee

So sorry you’re going through this! I hope you find a doctor who can help with this

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I hope so. Thank you

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scolio | @scolio | Oct 3, 2023
In reply to @annako "Yes,I know it should be very slow withdrawal but the doctor really confused me by saying..." + (show)
@annako

Yes,I know it should be very slow withdrawal but the doctor really confused me by saying quit after 2 weeks… I extended it to 4 weeks and now I question myself and don’t know what to do. Last 5 weeks were very hard and I am not sure if I did it right.
I don’t want to take it anymore but I have hard time. One of the side effects of Klonopin withdrawal is higher blood pressure. I am on medication for BP and it was under control but in last few days seems to be higher and I don’t know what should I do.

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Have you considered getting one of those blood pressure monitors for home use?

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