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My friend just mentioned she had really bad side effects coming off of Clonazepam.. But she didn't know what dose she was on... Then I looked it up and apparently you can die from withdrawal of klonopin? Can you die from withdrawal of Clonazepam??? I'm scared!! Will coming off 0.5 have withdrawal effects? I've been on it for a few months now.. I'm really scared.
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gino78308 SarahOG
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Hi Sarah have you told your doctor about this so she ore she can monitor you properly you don't whant to do this on your own
SarahOG gino78308
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She doesn't know I want to come off of it, but I just want to know if there are withdrawal effects at 0.5
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gino78308 SarahOG
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frazzled SarahOG
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Don't be scared just withdraw very slowly.
You can alternate -- one day the 0.5 and the next two days 0.2 1/2, if you can break it into crumbs. Do that for a couple weeks and if you have mild or now side effects take crumbs every other day.
Believe me you will not die. That is a small dose. I take 3 1/2 mgs a day.
You may have some side effects like maybe not sleeping as well but since you've only been on it a few months, you system hasn't even adjusted to it.
Stay calm and taper slowly
sarah00462 SarahOG
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marleen85993 SarahOG
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Hi Sarah I will tell you now you won't die.Withdraw slowly and if you get withdrawal it will be very mild.You have been on it a short space of time and on a low dose so just take it slowly and you will be fine.
Aspinan SarahOG
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Hi Sarah, you won't die coming off such a low dose even if you went cold turkey. Neil
racheld1975 SarahOG
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First of all why do you want to stop taking it? Are you having side effects? Do not stop taking any medication on your own, ALWAYS do it under doctor supervison. And discuss the reasons you want to stop taking it with your doctor, sometimes there are ways to gradually reduce a medication so you do not have bad withdrawal symptoms. I don't know your situations details because you didn't really give many but sometimes we need these medications for the rest of our lives, sometimes you have to accept that you have an illness that needs treating, and these medications are part of your treatment. If the medication isn't working for you or is causing you side effects you should talk with your doctor about changing to another medication or adjusting your dosage. It took me suffering from anxiety for the past 20 years and many doctors to find a good doctor that worked with me to find the right combination of meds for me. It was the best I ever felt, unfortunately I am off all meds because of financial and insurance issues but if I could be back on them I would in a heartbeat. Remember you are your best advocate, talk to your doctor about any and all questions, try different medications until you find the combo and/or dosage that works for you. Don't be afraid to tell your doctor that a medication isn't working for you. Good Luck!!!
mac58 racheld1975
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frazzled mac58
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I'm sorry mac but I have to disagree with you. I will be on a benzo for the rest of my life because the med has allowed me to function without the fear of experiencing those horrendous panic attacks that left me totally drained, physically sick, and locked in my house afraid to do or go anywhere.
I understand the long term side effects from this class of drugs being short term memory loss but I opted to trade that for a benzo that give me relief from crippling anxiety. I never plan to go without xanax and pray that my body doesn't find a way to tolerate it.
I'm curious as to why you made that statement.
gino78308 frazzled
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Hi there I have been on xanax for over 20 years and like you taught I would be on them for the rest of my life that is until something happened I went over seas did all the right things got a letter from my doctor in regards to my xanax all good till I got to the chemistry very help full but sorry no xanax here we don't stock them our you kidding me here what place doesn't stock xanax we don't argue all you want the chemist said but we don't stock them end of holiday will not talk about 30 thousand feet 12 hours panic attacks I said who controls who here time to get a grip
mac58 frazzled
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Hi Frazzled and thanks for your answer.
I made the statement about very long-term use of benzos because my OH had a huge problem with them - started taking more and more and more and then had to go through a very long and difficult withdrawal process. BTW it cost us jointly a fortune because she was buying them online.
Benzos are meant for short-term use only. It says so in the literature which accompanies each prescription.
If you find they help, good - but be wary of increasing your dose. Tolerance can build up very quickly.
I wasn't criticising you.
mac58 SarahOG
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0.5mg clonazepam is a small dose, so although you may get some withdrawal symptoms if you stop taking them too quickly, you won't die.
Always reduce medication doses under a doctor's supervision. And start discussing coming off the clonazepam very soon, because it is addictive. In the UK these meds are only licensed for short-term use.