Tapering off of Clonazepam???

Posted by cici89 @cici89, Feb 16, 2023

Ive been on 1mg of Clonazepam for about 8 to 10 years. I moved from my home state 4 years ago and ive had i couple of different drs where i moved that would continue my treatment plan but both Dr's have left the practices and its just getting hard to keep changing and finding a Dr who will prescribe it. Ive been on the same dosage since i can remember but now i feel like i should just come off of it instead of worrying whether im going to find a Dr who will continue with the treatment. Im just afraid i wont taper right or ill have extreme withdrawal and the thought of seizures is terrifying - ive never abused it - i have only ever taken what a Dr told me to take for anxiety and panic which has never been over 1mg. How should i taper?

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@lisalucier Hi... thanks for your reply ... well ... last night I didn't start the Gabapentin and I didn't start Clonazepam .25MG. I have been quite comfortable at .5MG and last night I decided to stay with .5mg. (at least for a while) Today I am going to speak with my pharmacist (thanks for suggesting). I am new to Mayo Clinic Connect. Is there a way to find a Doctor who can manage my tapering schedule ... perhaps via telehealth?
Once again ... THANKS!!!

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@robair - how did it go with your pharmacist? Were they able to provide the consult you needed?

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