Getting off Klonopin (klonazepam)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

How awful. Your medication decisions should be your decisions!
I don't know a lot about theanine, and I've never tried it.
Is there any way you could get a second opinion, get a refill of the Klonopin, and taper off more gradually?
What have you learned or read so far about theanine? Do you see any pros or cons that might influence what you decide?

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.