Posted by pala on November 4, 2003, at 22:06:24
In reply to Re: The Question: Withdrawl effects of Klonopin » pala, posted by Snowie on November 4, 2003, at 19:23:55
I just got klonopin for 1 month from my pdoc
I will start taking .5 mg before bedtime for
few days and .25 mg and stop it and see how
it helps meThanks a lot for your suggestion
pala> Pala,
>
> 6 years is a long time to be on any benzo like Klonopin. It's not the type of med you can just "go off of" cold turkey. These drugs have been well known to cause seizures from cold turkey withdrawal. Do yourself a favor and quickly ask a pdoc to give you a script. Then, when you've stabilized and you're ready, you can ask the pdoc to help you SLOWLY taper off, if that's what you want to do. I take Tranxine off and on (mostly on) now, but I did take Klonopin years ago. I would never wish a cold turkey withdrawal from Klonopin or any benzo on anyone.
>
> Best of luck.
>
> Snowie
>
> > I was on Klonopin and Prozac combination for 6 years
> > I totally stopped taking these medications almost 6 months ago, I am having following symptoms and would like to know if I have to live with these or will they go away after certain period
> >
> > Prozac - 20 mg, sometimes 40 mg
> > Klonopin - .5mg one in the night, never increased the dose.
> >
> > Following withdrawal effects are so intense even after 6 months after giving up these medications
> >
> > 1.Severe dizziness
> > 2.Feeling phased out
> > 3.Panic and anxiety most of the time, especially after exercise
> > 4.Headaches
> > 5.can't concentrate, severe depression and severe anxiety problem
> > 6.No good sleep in the night
> > 7.Nightmares every night
> > 8.Even the brightest light looks very dull
> > 9.Words don't come out of mouth
> >
> > Can somebody please suggest if I have to get back on these so that I can start feeling better or should I wait for more time
> >
>
>
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