Benzodiazepine friendly doctor in or around Athens Georgia

I get it because I've been in your exhausted, anxious shoes. Benzos are to be prescribed for short term use only - and that means weeks, not months. Like you, I benefitted greatly and I was prescribed for 25 YEARS!!! Not a single MD told me about the side effects and shame on me for not researching it. It was such a relief to sleep and get through my days without feeling like an engine was running in my chest that I enjoyed the ride.

Using Klonopin long-term can lead to dependence. Over time, it will likely stop working requiring higher doses. Stopping suddenly can cause serious withdrawal symptoms and long-term use is linked to memory issues, slower thinking, emotional numbness, and an increased risk of depression and falls, especially in older adults. Some studies suggest a possible link to dementia. Because of these risks, doctors usually recommend short-term use which is why they aren't prescribing it (and I wish mine hadn't). It took me 18 months to slowly wean off of it. I miss the calming effects, but am grateful to be off - I found an MD who helped me safely withdraw. I also got ideas from an online support group called Benzo Buddies. I know this isn't what you want to hear, but I hope you will consider the facts. Your PCP/psychiatrists are actually honoring "do no harm." Big hugs and best wishes to you.
https://benzobuddies.org/

Probably because it's dangerous to combine those 2 meds on a regular basis. I too suffer from insomnia and anxiety. I recently started taking citalopram for hot flashes because I had to stop hormones because I was diagnosed with cancer in Feb. I also took omeprazole daily but had to stop that because of drug interaction. I did take a flexeril nightly but was afraid to take them after reading interaction with my citalopram. I took one last night because I really needed more than 3 hours of sleep. I know I can't do that every night though. I take xanax daily for anxiety but it's only half of a half mg tablet. It's not a lot but it's all I need. Have you googled nonprescription sleep aids? My sister is a nurse practitioner in Athens but I'm not sure if you could get both there either. If doctors refuse to prescribe certain meds together there is a very good reason. Hope you find what works. ❤️

Hello!
I had the same problem with getting my prescription for Klonopin after my Dr retired, and l had to see someone new...

I was on a step-down regimen, taking less and less over time. Too fast!!! I was having withdrawal symptoms, so l was prescribed Gabapentin which helped immensely. I had to add Belsomra for sleep.

I won't have to stop the Gabapentin, because it helps with restless legs and cramping l was having.

I hope you will be prescribed the necessary medicine to help you discontinue the benzo. It can be a hard row to hoe.

If you’re of Medicare age you shouldn’t be taking benzodiazepine like medications. They have been found to be very detrimental to us old folks and the reason why you’re unable to have it prescribed. Sorry!

Ask your doctor for alternatives to Klonopin which is highly addictive and almost impossible to get off. Have you considered seeing a naturopath or a homeopathic doctor? There are a number of natural non-addictive supplements that help anxiety.

What a wonderful post. Benzobuddiies.org also helped me. That is where a buddy told me about Dr. Ashton's book which describes how to safely titrate off a number of drugs including Klonopin. Dr. Ashton (deceased) ran a clinic in the UK for 20 yrs. and wrote a book which gives exact advice on how to titrate off a number of drugs. My doctor uses that advice.