Will start Klonopin taper in October

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I have been on 2 mg. Klonopin for almost 25 years.  I have not increased the dose in 18 years, but was so fearful of the withdrawal that I did not consider coming off until now.  I am educating myself right now and will start reducing in October after I'm through with an important event out of state.

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Hello beth333, and welcome to the forum!

 

You'll find plenty of information and support here.  Our members have gone through all aspects of withdrawal, and you're likely to see  people who understand what you're going through and can tell you what has worked for them.  For those who are currently tapering, we suggest reducing no faster than 5-10% every 10-14 days.  One exception: very short-term users of a few weeks or less may be able to taper faster than that.

 

Here are a few links you may find useful:

 

Withdrawal Support Board

 

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 in Chapter III, 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!

 

 

 

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Welcome Beth! I'm so glad you found this website. This is a great place with kind and caring people to learn how to slowly taper and come off those awful benzos.