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Posted by joe f on June 23, 2015, at 17:51:42
can any one describe them
Posted by Lou Pilder on June 23, 2015, at 21:01:30
In reply to klonopin withdrawal symptoms, posted by joe f on June 23, 2015, at 17:51:42
> can any one describe them
joe,
The withdrawal from this drug could be in the top ten worst withdrawals.
I am prevented from posting here a way to overcome the worst of withdrawals due to the prohibitions to me here by Mr. Hsiung. But I say to you, if you post here what your plans are and when you want to start and how long and what dose you have taken, I could offer you some guidelines to alleviate the misery that could befall you.
Lou
Posted by joe f on June 23, 2015, at 21:07:08
In reply to Re: klonopin withdrawal symptoms-top ten » joe f, posted by Lou Pilder on June 23, 2015, at 21:01:30
not sure it is that as I went from klonopin 2 mg to Ativan 2g so I did not stop just switched....not sure its even benzo w/d as I am currently on Lexapro....and stopped lamictal 100 mg over 2 months ....and dr says sinuses are a mess......constant dull aching fells like migrane....some nausea
Posted by Christ_empowered on June 24, 2015, at 4:00:09
In reply to Re: klonopin withdrawal symptoms-top ten, posted by joe f on June 23, 2015, at 21:07:08
When I tapered off 2-3mgs/day Klonopin, I got terrible headaches. Only Midrin really worked, and probably because it has a sedative in it (just my guess).
My sleep was messed up. My anxiety came back plus extra. Ugh...rough, rough times.
On the plus side, my tapering experiences led me to search for other ways to deal with agitation and anxiety. I now do old school, Dr.Hoffer style Orthomolecular (b3+C+b-complex+whatever else you want). The OM has been helpful...not only am I less anxious, I don't get tremor and twitches from my Abilify.
I've read elsewhere that the ideal taper involves a switch to an equivalent dose of Valium, then a slow taper off Valium. I don't know how many docs actually do that, though.
Posted by joe f on June 24, 2015, at 6:06:22
In reply to Re: klonopin withdrawal symptoms-top ten, posted by Christ_empowered on June 24, 2015, at 4:00:09
do you think mine is withdrawal 2-3 months later....see my earlier thread
Posted by SLS on June 24, 2015, at 8:10:22
In reply to Re: klonopin withdrawal symptoms-top ten, posted by joe f on June 24, 2015, at 6:06:22
> do you think mine is withdrawal 2-3 months later....see my earlier thread
No. I very much doubt it, especially with Ativan on board. I would look toward Lexapro as being the culprit. Please speak to your doctor about any changes to be made to your treatment plan.
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* Answering the following questions would be helpful.
What drugs have you tried so far?
Is anxiety one of the symptoms of your illness?
Have you tried psychotherapy with or without medication?
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If you are to add "orthomolecular" substances to your intake, I would consider taking things like N-acetylcysteine (NAC), methylfolate, inositol, alpha lipoic acid, omega-3 fatty acids, L-theanine, magnesium - things that have demonstrated efficacy in scientific studies. Of course, it is important that you not be deficient in vitamins and minerals. I don't happen to have a list of those that have a place in supratherapeutic dosages. Vitamin D3 and B12 are good to start with, especially if blood tests show that you are deficient in them.
- Scott
Posted by joe f on June 24, 2015, at 8:46:11
In reply to Re: klonopin withdrawal symptoms-top ten » joe f, posted by SLS on June 24, 2015, at 8:10:22
think u may be right
Posted by joe f on June 24, 2015, at 10:32:51
In reply to Re: klonopin withdrawal symptoms-top ten, posted by joe f on June 24, 2015, at 8:46:11
pharmacist friend of mine says should restart lamictal at low dose....could be that
Posted by rjlockhart37 on June 24, 2015, at 12:16:58
In reply to klonopin withdrawal symptoms, posted by joe f on June 23, 2015, at 17:51:42
i stopped klonopin before i went to xanax, it just causes anxiety, but mainly if you don't have it during anxiety attacks is when it's bad
Posted by joe f on June 24, 2015, at 12:25:54
In reply to Re: klonopin withdrawal symptoms, posted by rjlockhart37 on June 24, 2015, at 12:16:58
so you think it could be Lexapro or the lamictal stoppage......thinking of stopping Lexapro for 2 days....would that help to rule that out.....
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