Klonipin tapering

[[Al...]]

How do i get off 1 mg of klonipin i was taking it from extreme opiate depression and axiety i think its making me worse been on it for years need help bad is .25 too much every month 😢😢😢

[[be...]]

Hi  Welcome to BenzoBuddies!

 

I am glad you found us today. The recommended reduction rate is 5 to 10 percent every two weeks. A gradual taper really is the best way to try to minimize symptoms.

 

You might like to check out The Ashton Manual it is an authoritative source on what to expect in withdrawal and recovery.  Dr. Ashton is an expert in the field. 

 

Please feel free to post to any of the dedicated boards, we have a wonderful community of people here, who will give sound advice. Members have been through all aspects of benzodiazepine use and withdrawal and are more than willing to share their experiences.

 

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Again Welcome! 

 

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[[Al...]]

Is .25 a major drop per month need help bad severe depersonalization and anxiety from 13 year oxy abuse need help dont even no if its cause of the benzos or not just want off all pills

[[Bu...]]

 

Hello Alan,

 

You are correct in assuming that the depersonalization is a benzo side effect. Getting off of the benzos will clear up a lot of things, good call to get off of them now.

 

How many times a day do you dose?

 

But generally speaking go slow, 5% every two weeks is best. Specifically, yes .25mg per month is too fast. It is not a mg cut but a % cut of the current dose; 5% of 1mg is different than 5% of .5mg. You will need to adjust accordingly as you go down.

 

At some point you might need to go with a liquid taper to get the cuts exact.

 

Good luck, you will feel so much better soon...

 

Wilson 

 

PS: Providing that you are not taking an ssri, 50-100mg of 5htp 2-3 times a day might help with the Depersonalization. Google "Amino acid therapy."