Klonapin , 2 failed attempts. Help please

[[Me...]]

I was started on Klonapin 5 most. ago, 1mg twice daily at 9am & 9 pm ( to replace 30 years of prescribed Xanax use that became ineffective). In this 5 months. period, I have tried 1st cutting back by 1/4mg/ day per Nurse Practitioner advice* huge failure* and had to go back up to my original prescribed dose. Stayed there 7 weeks and improvedd then psychiatrist had me cut back by 1/8mg per day and I did OK until 8 days after the 1/8mg cut and horrid symptoms arose. So, once again back on original prescribed dose of 1mg twice daily. I feel I need a bit of time to emotionally rest up before attempting another taper. I have since purchased a healers scale as well as all equipment needed Incase I decide on milk titration. I understand titration should be no more than a 5% cut every 2 weeks or until symptoms level out. Is this correct? Is it OK to do a lesser cut, say of 1 or 2mg every two weeks or until symptoms dissipate or level out? I want to go by my body's cues but will not reduce any quicker than every 2-4 weeks, more if needed for my body to adjust. Is it ok To stretch it out like this, even if it takes over a year?

[Guest [wi...]]

Hi Mellow,

 

I would suggest hopping on over the the long hold support group and post this question there.  They will assure you it's OK to hold for long periods.  I've held many times and it served me well by allowing my nervous system to heal.  You can find this thread if you go to the Support Group board.

 

😊

 

 

[[Me...]]

Thank you!

[Guest [wi...]]

Hopefully this link will help you get there.  😊

 

http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?topic=153201.0

[[jr...]]

I was started on Klonapin 5 most. ago, 1mg twice daily at 9am & 9 pm ( to replace 30 years of prescribed Xanax use that became ineffective). In this 5 months. period, I have tried 1st cutting back by 1/4mg/ day per Nurse Practitioner advice* huge failure* and had to go back up to my original prescribed dose. Stayed there 7 weeks and improvedd then psychiatrist had me cut back by 1/8mg per day and I did OK until 8 days after the 1/8mg cut and horrid symptoms arose. So, once again back on original prescribed dose of 1mg twice daily. I feel I need a bit of time to emotionally rest up before attempting another taper. I have since purchased a healers scale as well as all equipment needed Incase I decide on milk titration. I understand titration should be no more than a 5% cut every 2 weeks or until symptoms level out. Is this correct? Is it OK to do a lesser cut, say of 1 or 2mg every two weeks or until symptoms dissipate or level out? I want to go by my body's cues but will not reduce any quicker than every 2-4 weeks, more if needed for my body to adjust. Is it ok To stretch it out like this, even if it takes over a year?

 

 

I agree that holding for a bit may be useful for you. After I felt stable , I would consider a daily liquid microtaper. That way you can reduce by a small amont each day allowing your body and mind to heal as you go down. If side effects ramp up , you can hold. this is the easiest and fastest way to taper off these drugs. it can sound over whelming at first but is easy as falling off a log.

[[Me...]]

Thank you jr50898,

When you went to liquid titration, how slowly did you start out? And how did you mix your titration, if you don't mind me asking?

Sincerely

Mellow

[[jr...]]

I mixed .5X into 5ml etoh and 45ml water for a solution of .01mg/ml. I achieved my dose by taking 2.91ml x 3 times a day. My bottle of ads lasted about 5 days. I only took what I needed and did not pitch anything out.I did a slight uptick when I switched to liquid because of the mystery of side effects when switching.I cut .01ml daily

[[hu...]]

Help,

I've been doing a compounded liquid K taper. I'm down to 3.4ML (.34mg), from .75mg. I also am taking V about 4mg. It's getting unbearable! Do I co to V, do a liquid titration? I can't comprehend how to do the liquid titration. Can't sleep. Do I hold???

I need help.

[[jr...]]

how quickly have you gone down to .34mg? i would definately hold until i felt better