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HI @rogue, I think @jakedduck1 summarized it nicely. I also did the 10% taper method and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/235732/

me out, check out a channel called Benzo

Discussion: Tapering off clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 5, 2019

Hi @johnbishop - Thank you for taking the time to reply and the link. I actually...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096428/

this cycle and the risks of taking a benzo

Discussion: I have slept a total of 5 hours in 6 days. What's wrong with me?

Support Group: Sleep Health

Posted: Jun 29, 2024

Never, ever abruptly discontinue Klonopin. Ever. Please google Ashton Manual by Dr. Heather Ashton. This is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848331/

knows very little about long term benzo ... box warning on Klonopin and other benzos

Discussion: What is the best way to taper off Klonopin?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 24, 2023

I began taking 1mg at night, one .5 tablet at bedtime and one .5 tablet in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843493/

if another anti-anxiety drug not a Benzo

Discussion: Anybody taking Buspar after stopping lorazepam?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 15, 2023

It’s absolutely awful. I’ve been reading a lot about MECFS, and that and so many other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1324403/

that along with a beta blocker and a benzo

Discussion: Epstein Barr Nuclear AG AB IGG result of over 600

Support Group: Infectious Diseases

Posted: Jun 10 2:31pm

Wow! Sounds like you are a very strong person to be able to have tapered off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/162242/

on for the 25+years I have been on benzos ... you are only on 1mg., but you need benzo

Discussion: Klonopin taper

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 11, 2018

Hey Sweetpam, thanks for your great advice. Good to hear from you. I've been to a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/97337/

I have to take a benzo and an amino

Discussion: Chronic Pain members - Welcome, please introduce yourself

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Jul 16, 2018

Oh my God, what a nightmare you’re living through and no one is willing to help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1265970/

I too am a benzo user and I have never

Discussion: long term xanax use

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 24 3:34pm

I'm a 73-yr old Parkinson's Disease patient. I take 0.5 mg Alprazolam (Xanax) at bedtime, down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033401/

okay taking the small dose of this Benzo ... The VA will not prescribe Benzos, as ... U.S. are so afraid of prescribing Benzos

Discussion: Looking for a Benzo wise Doctor in Ohio or Columbus Ohio or any city i

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 14, 2024

I was in the hospital for 10 days laying in bed. I had gotten so weak...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833225/

and Paxil now since my (addictive) benzo

Discussion: Long term Ativan use & I want to come off

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

Hi Hank. I’m sorry I totally missed that question. It is funny how friends and families...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/320593/

have found a dr who will prescribe benzos ... I had been on an extended release benzo

Discussion: Neuropathy Medications

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Sep 7, 2020

I'm glad to hear that you want to find a way to get out of benzos...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008940/

you want to find a way to get out of benzos ... to overcome the issue behind your benzo

Discussion: Any positive stories about Benzo tapering? I need hope

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 3, 2024

Thank you for you reply and your kindness. This is a new doctor at the Clinic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1378877/

They are taking people off benzos because ... The benzo coalition describes the situation

Discussion: Ativan

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Aug 25 10:37am

Oh, I sure understand. Over 30 years ago, probably closer to 40 I was given a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1382997/

The same doc clinic ever since these benzos ... and withdrawal symptoms worse than benzo

Discussion: I have debilitating insomnia issues where I cannot sleepFor 4-10 night

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Aug 30 7:37pm

Sorry, but we do not eat procesed foods because of the junk in them and never...

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Benzos are only suppose to be prescribed ... years and was put on antidepressants ( Benzos ... and they still somehow affect he bnzo ... Well , it is PROLONGED BENZO WITHDRAWAL ... answers to my husband's PROLONGED BENZO

Discussion: Protracted Benzo withdrawal

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 7, 2019

I hate Seroquel and want to get off it so badly. History: 57 yo white male,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785678/

off the Ativan just because it was a benzo ... Ativan because it was considered a benzo ... , and benzos are highly addictive.

Discussion: Getting off of Seroquel

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 16, 2022

I also have been taking Klon long term, without a lot of remaining sleep benefit, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813256/

Long term daily benzo use is not good