Clonazapam Withdrawal

Any mood altering meds should be tapered off slowly. Talk to your doctor to see how you should slowly adjust your dosage. Check your meds to see if they are benzodiazapines, like Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Clonazapam etc (they have different names for the brand vs the generic, so check your meds to see what types they are.) They drugs can be addictive and do cause serious withdrawal symptoms. I had seizures when I quit Xanax cold turkey. I am now on Ativan, but a low dose that I only take when I REALLY need it to help with panic attacks and panic related sleeplessness. The more you take these meds, the less they work and the more problems they cause when you stop taking them. I used to only sleep an hour or so a night despite the sleeping pills I was on and the xanax. If you can get on an...

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Dr states they are equal. 1 mg clonazapam is to 1 mg of Xanax . Totally different He stopped 2 mgs a day without any concern of withdrawal because he gave me 3 mg a day of clonazapam. Anxiety has doubled and it does not take effect as quick ## I've only taken 2 Klonopin in my life in an attempt to possibly switch over and I found that same near instant relief from anxiety without feeling weird like when I tried Ativan. It totally worked ## Ram man, As eddy stated most seeking relief from anxiety find clonazepam ( klonopin ) effective It WILL NOT produce the same sedative euphoria that Xanax and other traditional benzo's tend to.As such it's often used as a step down substitute for those dependent on Xanax . The dosage prescribed 1 mg. three times daily is appropriate and qua...

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I'm trying to kick suboxone, a friend gave me some clonazapam, will this work. I want to kick, not get another habit though. ## Hello, Tyree! How are you doing? I'm sorry about the problem that you're having. Getting help from a medical professional would be best. The FDA classifies Clonazepam as a benzodiazepine, it is most commonly used to treat anxiety and nervous disorders. It does carry the risk of being habit forming and could cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and irritability. That said, it may help with some withdrawal symptoms, but its doubtful that it will alleviate them all and yes, you could just be trading one addiction for another. Suboxone is a narcotic analgesic that is most commonly used to treat drug addiction, so it has the potential ...

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I have been taking 1mg xantax a day for over a year how long will it take to be out of my system I weigh in app. 160lbs have not taken any for 6 days ## HI, Susie! How are you feeling? Have you had any withdrawal symptoms? This is a medication you really shouldn't stop cold turkey, because doing so causes the risk of seizures, so please be careful. As to how long it will take to process out of your system, so any side effects stop and your body gets used to no longer having the medication added, that will take about 4 to 6 weeks. ## I have been on Clonazapam for 20+ yrs. I am currently on 3 mg a day. Ive had seizures and Horrible WITHDRAWLS including suicidal ideations and an obsession with my death, will I have to take this medication forever? Also I take Suboxone 8mg strips one a ...

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