Help Getting Off of Klonopin

Posted by mcoleman1971 @mcoleman1971, Aug 20 9:35pm

I have been on Klonopin for 25 years at 2mg per day and want to get off of this horrible medication. My GP here doesn't know how to help me and since I live in a small town we don't have any therapists that would be able to help me as well. I do not wish to go to a rehab center and need support through what I am going to be going through over the next year.

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shelbym | @shelbym | Aug 24 7:21pm

In reply to @mcoleman1971 "How long have you been free of Klonopin?" + (show)

1.5 years! It wasn’t easy at first as I got down to .5 then .25 it was much easier.

mcoleman1971 | @mcoleman1971 | Aug 24 7:22pm

In reply to @shelbym "Don’t be ashamed. It’s an addictive drug! As for your concerns please talk to your doctor." + (show)

I have sent him a message through his portal and he usually gets back to me the same business day but, since it is the weekend it will be tomorrow.

shelbym | @shelbym | Aug 24 7:23pm

In reply to @mcoleman1971 "I will try what you did...I just don't think that I am strong enough." + (show)

I think you’ll be surprised. Quitting smoking was much, much harder!

mcoleman1971 | @mcoleman1971 | Aug 24 7:23pm

In reply to @shelbym "1.5 years! It wasn’t easy at first as I got down to .5 then .25 it..." + (show)

Congrats!!! You are my inspiration!!!

mcoleman1971 | @mcoleman1971 | Aug 24 7:26pm

In reply to @shelbym "I think you’ll be surprised. Quitting smoking was much, much harder!" + (show)

That's good to know as I quit smoking over 12 years ago but, vape 0mg (no nicotine).

mcoleman1971 | @mcoleman1971 | Aug 24 7:28pm

In reply to @mcoleman1971 "Congrats!!! You are my inspiration!!!" + (show)

@shelbym Can I just say that you have given me such great hope and a little more confidence. I may need you when I start tapering if you're available to chat on here?

mcoleman1971 | @mcoleman1971 | Aug 24 7:34pm

I believe @shelbym was addressing Klonopin and you cut the pills with a pill cutter. I actually snap mine on in halves and quarters with my hands. Not as accurate as using a pill cutter.

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mcoleman1971 | @mcoleman1971 | Aug 25 2:25pm

That's one of my main problems as when I was originally prescribed this it was for panic attacks when I would get into bed at night over 20+ years ago. There was an association with losing my dog after 17 years and the bed...so long story short...yes, I was originally prescribed this to shut down my mind and panic attacks at 1mg and now at 2mg. Try to get away from both if you can.

mcoleman1971 | @mcoleman1971 | Aug 25 2:28pm

I believe you!!! I have done a lot of research and even sent a link to my GP for help. I have an appointment on 09/02 with him...soo we will see how it goes.
I tried to drop my 2mg to 1.5mg last night and I got really sick. That's how bad this drug is. I can do 1.75 with no issues.