Klonopin Withdrawal (Page 2)

Dr. took me off Klonopin after years of use. She obviously did not know how as she took me completely off in 8 days. I am going through the worst withdrawals. What can I do?

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I've been on clonazepam 1 mg 3 times a day for approximately 15 years. About 5 months ago he informed me I had to be off of it by the end of this year.Its the hardest thing I've ever done.I never get dressed and n bed a lot.I have a lot of other issues as well.Heart palpitations weekness no energy memory problems.

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Is there anyone that might know whether or not apple cider vinegar will help with klonopin withdrawal? I just want off of this medicine. Can you take apple cider vinegar with klonopin?

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Re: david (# 20)

I would go to a pysch doctor or look up stress reduction centers. If you can stay off do it. Also, it seems getting less potent benzos to wean off with really help...I know some who used librium and another valium with cbd pills. Benadryl will help for some sleep but for me I'm stuck. It's what saved me but also sucks having to take something.

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Re: billy (# 10)

yes, an antidepressant is probably the best idea I have heard yet. According to the hospital doc - she says it would take a year for me to taper and she was not willing to do that. She says, your fine; TALK with your doc if you ever think of going cold turkey on klonopin again!

good docs are hard to find these days...

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Re: Momma c (# 22)

Benzodiazepines are fat soluble; they usually use ativan (lorazapam) possible Valium or Librium. No vinegar will not cut it - these things can be quite nasty.

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Re: Ella Groebner (# 21)

why? why? why? Taking someone off of benzos abruptly is actually recognized as a form of torture. I would tell you to start taking it again. Darn - there is a difference between days and years!

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Re: kittie (# 17)

these days, barbiturates are used for seizure issues in _very_ resistant cases. If you stop taking barbiturates you can develop "barbiturate poisoning", that leads to an unpleasant death.

They cause physical dependence over some rate of time.These days most people abuse/misuse benzodiazepines. About 100 years ago people figured out that the barbs were very dangerous; they came out with the benzos because they are much safer; this does not mean these drugs are safe! These drugs are not usually recommended for recreational use, try smoking medical marijuana or something else please...

Recreational use, as far as I still know, is practically non existent.

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Re: kally (# 12)

Benzodiazepines are not narcotics.

(https:/­/­en.wikipedia.org/­wiki/­Narcotic). Narcotic means opiates.

If you register an advanced psychiatric directive with the hospital they should be able to give you a prescription for tapering. Not many hospitals will do this, but it is very important that hospital people know what medications you are on and how long you have been taking them; hence the advanced psychiatric directive.

with these drugs you must be proactive.

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Re: Babygirl (# 2)

very good news. taking your vitals during withdrawal is very important. i think going to the hospital is the right choice. some people act like they are "too tough" for such things...

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