Long Term Use Of Clonazepam And Privacy (Top voted first)

I am being treated like a criminal over Clonazepam. I have to travel 8 hours to my original doctor who prescribed it to continue to get refills. I have an upper respiratory infection and they ask me if I am on a controlled substance. I didn't even realize I was. Then they want my Dr.'s information etc. This feels like an intrusion to my privacy. Do I have to provide that information for diagnosing and treating an upper respiratory infection? I have been on the medication for a long time and now I am scared of how to stop taking etc. I only go back to the Dr. one time per year, because of the distance. This drug works, but I don't want to become an addict. I'd rather ween myself off.

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With how frequently these medications are abused, it is normal for many doctors/medical professionals to want to validate your prescription with your doctor. You could refuse to provide the information and they can refuse to treat you or prescribe anything. Every doctor is always going to want to know what else you're taking, before prescribing anything or providing any treatments, to avoid possibly dangerous interactions.

The FDA does warn that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming and could cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and irritability.

A very slow taper is best, because stopping abruptly can create the risk of seizures.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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My partner was prescribed Clonazepam to help him sleep thru the night as he has Narcolepsy and has a lot of sleep attacks during the day so he does not sleep the full night. After only a few weeks of taking it he decided against it as it just made him groggy and unable to function. Also he didn't like its long term usage and links to early onset dementia. He states that cannabis is much more effective in helping him sleep thru the night!!!!

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