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I think I kindled. Starting my third and final taper after reinstating due to a bad reaction to gabapentin that nearly cost my life .I reinstated to a dose of 1.25mg and can not stabalize. I do not want to go any higher either. My last taper was from 1mg. Question is this.

 

What do you do when no dose provides relief? I assume rapid taper?

I can not go any higher on the klonopin dose. It aggravates my already bad depression. That is not an option.

Should I go to an inpatient detox facility and spend 30-60 days? If I do, what should I look for?

 

I was afraid this would happen. I can not fail again. Anyone succeed while kindled? Help!

 

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Sorry you are struggling. I had to do multiple tapers and the last one was the hardest, but it worked. I don't think detox is a good idea even in your situation. What does your doctor think about adding Valium? Just a small amount to stabilize then do a sensible taper? I know you feel terrible right now, but if you can channel what you have learned into getting off safely then it will all be worth it!

JKS

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Sorry you are struggling. I had to do multiple tapers and the last one was the hardest, but it worked. I don't think detox is a good idea even in your situation. What does your doctor think about adding Valium? Just a small amount to stabilize then do a sensible taper? I know you feel terrible right now, but if you can channel what you have learned into getting off safely then it will all be worth it!

JKS

 

Valium made me super depressed when I was not depressed. After being on this wagon for 2 years I am completely depressd and I think unfortunately Valium would be a bad idea. I wish I could go on that. I hear k is more difficult than Valium too. I'm meeting with a new psychiatrist next week to work on a plan. After two failed attempts I'm wondering if I will ever even get to the finish line. The reason I thought a detox and maybe a 60 day stay may work is because I would not have the ability to relapse. I dunno. I just want to stabaloze damn it. I was so foolish and now I kindled.

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Sorry you are struggling. I had to do multiple tapers and the last one was the hardest, but it worked. I don't think detox is a good idea even in your situation. What does your doctor think about adding Valium? Just a small amount to stabilize then do a sensible taper? I know you feel terrible right now, but if you can channel what you have learned into getting off safely then it will all be worth it!

JKS

 

Valium made me super depressed when I was not depressed. After being on this wagon for 2 years I am completely depressd and I think unfortunately Valium would be a bad idea. I wish I could go on that. I hear k is more difficult than Valium too. I'm meeting with a new psychiatrist next week to work on a plan. After two failed attempts I'm wondering if I will ever even get to the finish line. The reason I thought a detox and maybe a 60 day stay may work is because I would not have the ability to relapse. I dunno. I just want to stabaloze damn it. I was so foolish and now I kindled.

 

Billy, I am by no means an expert but it looks like you did a cold turkey followed by a pretty rapid 4 month taper?

If you can get a bit stable I would resign myself to a much longer taper.

I originally thought I would be able to taper in 4 to 5 months but ended up taking 11 months to taper from .5mg of klonopin. This length of time was hard for me to get my head around but I am glad I did.

 

Wishing you all the best as I know how much you want to get free from this evil drug.

 

2trusting

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