Clonazepam 125 micrograms 3 x daily

[[Ba...]]

Hi, I was prescribed this by my physician for very bad PMS and general irritability. I have a chronic illness and supposedly it helps with many of her patients. So I cut one tablet into quarters and take 1 quarter 3 times during day. My dr advocated this drug was safe and not addictive when taken in this way (??) What a joke. I now need more to contain the irritability but haven't increased it - only in very rare circumstances have I taken a half a tablet. I want to find alternative ways to manage this irritability/anxiety and get off the benzo's. I will be reading through what I can shortly. Thanks for having me.

[[me...]]

Hi Barefeet, and welcome to BenzoBuddies!  We're glad you have found us, and you'll find a lot of information and support here.  Our members are glad to share their withdrawal experiences with others, and although withdrawal symptoms can be severe, they are only temporary.

 

Congratulations on deciding to get off klonopin. Here are a few links you'll find useful:

 

Withdrawal Support (during your taper).

 

The Ashton Manual is an authoritative source on what to expect in withdrawal and recovery.  Dr. Ashton is an expert in the field.  She describes and explains withdrawal symptoms, and there is also a section with withdrawal/taper schedules.

 

Please take the time to Create a Signature.  This will allow others to see where you are in the process so they can better support you.

 

Again, welcome!

 

 

[[Sl...]]

Hi, I was prescribed this by my physician for very bad PMS and general irritability. I have a chronic illness and supposedly it helps with many of her patients. So I cut one tablet into quarters and take 1 quarter 3 times during day. My dr advocated this drug was safe and not addictive when taken in this way (??) What a joke. I now need more to contain the irritability but haven't increased it - only in very rare circumstances have I taken a half a tablet. I want to find alternative ways to manage this irritability/anxiety and get off the benzo's. I will be reading through what I can shortly. Thanks for having me.

 

G'day, Barefeet.  I'm hoping you have time and inclination to read the links that megan provided

in her response to you.  Both links have a wealth of info that we all here at BB use. 

 

Also I was wondering if you meant to title your thread, "milligrams" rather than "micrograms." 

 

At any rate, you are now on the right path, and you've discovered the right place for support and

progress.  Hoping to see you post more about all that,

 

- Slappy 

[[Mo...]]

Hi Barefeet,

i am just joining Megan and Slappy in welcoming you to the forum.

Benzos (kLonopin) are serious buisness, i agree with you, the unknowledge by the majority

of medical professionals is a joke, a big joke.

i would join the Klonopin club as well, might be helpful.

 

http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?topic=57791.0

 

here is a link which explains how Benzos affect our brain.

http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?topic=66397.0

 

good luck with your taper,

claudia.