I am having a VERY difficult time with Klonipin withdrawal

Posted by lisalynn @lisalynn, Jun 29, 2023

I have been on Klonipin for a BIG Panic disorder for over 15 years. I recently had to wean down off of 3 to none fast. The withdrawal was the worst thing that has ever happened to me. I have my normal prescription now. However, at a lower level. But, I am still having a withdrawal symptom that is plaguing me. I am still taking it, but half of what I had been. I hear my Heart thumping in my ears, very loud and fast, 120 beats per minute. Did anyone else have that symptom? Or describe their withdrawal? Oh, and I NEVER want to speak to that new and cold Psychiatrist I have.
Struggling. Thanks.

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mcoleman1971 | @mcoleman1971 | Aug 27, 2025

In reply to @rosebookay "Why are none of you doing a water taper? I did and it was painless." + (show)

What is a water taper?

rosebookay | @rosebookay | Aug 27, 2025

In reply to @mcoleman1971 "I have been on Klonopin for 25 years at 2mg per day and want to get..." + (show)

It’s where you dissolve your dose in 300 ml of water. You have to shake it continually because these drugs are not water soluble. So it actually becomes a suspension and after you shake it you have to quickly remove however many millileters for that day and then drink the rest quickly. Every day you remove one more ml. Of water. So, day 1, 1ml, Day 2, 2ml and so on. There are some good videos on YouTube on how to do it. Just search for Benzodiazepine Water Tapers on YouTube. It is time consuming and tedious but it made, for me, the withdrawal perfectly painless.

sears | @sears | Aug 27, 2025

In reply to @rosebookay "It’s where you dissolve your dose in 300 ml of water. You have to shake it..." + (show)

You can also get the liquid
form of your benzo at any pharmacy. It’s inexpensive and you can pull up tiny amounts with the dropper. This is what I used to taper. Very simple.

sears | @sears | Aug 27, 2025

In reply to @mcoleman1971 "I have been on Klonopin for 25 years at 2mg per day and want to get..." + (show)

If you have any questions I’d be happy to answer them. Message me if you like. My story has been allover this forum for the last 6 years. It’s a loooong story!

laura1970 | @laura1970 | Aug 27, 2025

In reply to @mcoleman1971 "I have been on Klonopin for 25 years at 2mg per day and want to get..." + (show)

Here is some information on the liquid form (oral suspension)

rosebookay | @rosebookay | Aug 27, 2025

In reply to @mcoleman1971 "I have been on Klonopin for 25 years at 2mg per day and want to get..." + (show)

LOOKIT UP ON YOUTUBE

rcr | @rcr | Aug 27, 2025

In reply to @mcoleman1971 "I have been on Klonopin for 25 years at 2mg per day and want to get..." + (show)

Join the FB group Benzo Warrior Community for information and support in tapering.

mcoleman1971 | @mcoleman1971 | Aug 27, 2025

In reply to @rosebookay "It’s where you dissolve your dose in 300 ml of water. You have to shake it..." + (show)

Thank you!!! I will check the videos out.

mcoleman1971 | @mcoleman1971 | Aug 27, 2025

In reply to @dvbob "I would like more as to why you think it is a horrible medication. I do..." + (show)

Because everything in my life is centered around it right down to certain meds that I needed in the hospital after surgery and I keep trying to taper and I can't, I have been on it way too long. I am soo frustrated and want this drug out of my life.