Hello, trying to slow taper

[[Lu...]]

Hello, I have been on klonopin for approximately 13 years. 3 milligrams daily. I have started to slow taper the past week and am down to 2 milligrams nightly. Looking for support.

[[pi...]]

Hello LuckyLady50,

 

Welcome to Benzo Buddies!  Congratulations on deciding to taper off klonopin and a slow taper is the correct way to do this. However, if you reduced from 3 mg to 2 mg in one week, you are actually tapering very quickly. How are you feeling?

 

In general, a reduction of no more than 5-10% every 10-14 days is suggested. A slow taper can help to minimize withdrawal symptoms. I'll give you a link to the General Taper Plans for additional information.

 

I'll also give you a link to the Ashton Manual, it is an excellent resource about these types of drugs and how to withdraw. It was written by Dr. Heather Ashton, an expert in the field.

 

You have certainly come to the right place for support while on your journey to be benzo free. We understand this process and will encourage you as you recover.  Finding the forum was a life saver for me.

 

Please do ask questions, we're here to help.

 

General Taper Plans 

 

The Ashton Manual

 

pianogirl 

 

 

 

[[Lu...]]

Hi, I did so well tapering from 3 milligrams down to two, so last night I only took 1.75. Didn't sleep well and felt bad this morning so I took .25. Now I feel fine. I am new so just learning. 

[[Lu...]]

I was so excited that I went from 3 milligrams down to 2, so last night I went down to 1.75. Felt bad all night. Crazy dreams. Woke up and took .25. Feel much better. Thinking I should stay on 2 milligrams for another week.  I have a family to take care of.  I currently have the 1 milligram pills, I see my doctor on  valentine's day. Not sure what dosage to ask him for. I tried to get off them before and the cuts were to fast and when I left the office he said if I couldn't handle it I could of to a detox center.  Don't want to do that. Want to do this at home. Just hard to split up the 1 milligram pills. Any advice would be appreciated.  Thanks!

[[pi...]]

I was so excited that I went from 3 milligrams down to 2, so last night I went down to 1.75. Felt bad all night. Crazy dreams. Woke up and took .25. Feel much better. Thinking I should stay on 2 milligrams for another week.  I have a family to take care of.  I currently have the 1 milligram pills, I see my doctor on  valentine's day. Not sure what dosage to ask him for. I tried to get off them before and the cuts were to fast and when I left the office he said if I couldn't handle it I could of to a detox center.  Don't want to do that. Want to do this at home. Just hard to split up the 1 milligram pills. Any advice would be appreciated.  Thanks!

 

Hello again,

 

If it were me, I would most definitely hold and let your body stabilize at the 2mg level. Klonopin has a relatively long half life so it can take a while for the cuts to catch up to you.  I would probably stay at 2mg for 2 weeks before reducing further.  Listen to your body and make adjustments if necessary.

 

It is possible to cut from 1 mg tablets. Many people use a jewelers scale, available on Amazon. I believe the most popular brand is Gemini. 

 

Withdrawing slowly at home is what most of us have done. Detox centers really take people off cold turkey, adding adjunct medications. 

 

Benzo withdrawal is not a race, even though most of wanted to be rid of the drug as soon as possible. Slow and steady is the way to go.

 

PG 

[[ho...]]

Make a schedule and do it I'm still worried about my taper. I still wonder if I tapered to fast

[[Lu...]]

Hi, everyone.  Did a taper from 3mg to 2mg. Found out this was actually a fast taper.  Anyway the past two nights I went down to a little more. Don't have a scale. So I just took 1 MG then broke another milligram  in half, took that also then cut the half into another half. With the remaining .25 broke off half. Slept fine the first night but yesterday was very moody, yelling at my teenager and husband.  Last night had a bad nightmare.  Today feeling better.  I have been taking a Multi vitamin as well as l- theanine. Anyone have these symptoms.  Any suggestions on relief?  Thank you benzo buddies