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I have been on some kind of benzo for the past 40 years. Presently trying to taper from 1.5-2 mgs of klonopin . It has been about 2 months and i have  reduced to 1 mg. Also take Trazodone and 4 drugs for  hi blood pressure that is still high. I am dealing with the worst anxiety that i have had in my life and can hardly stay out of bed or leave my house. I am also a smoker and have copd. Any help wood be greatly appreciated.
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Hello, sickoldman :) - welcome to BenzoBuddies!

 

Congratulations on your decision to liberate yourself from Klonopin, and well done lowering your dose so far down already. You've definitely come to the right place to finish your taper.  :thumbsup:

 

I'm so glad you decided to join the forum - you'll find plenty of information and support here. Our members have gone through all aspects of benzodiazepine use and withdrawal, so you'll be able to connect with others who understand what you're going through and can tell you what has worked for them.

 

Based on the information provided in your introduction, the following links may be a good starting place for you to post your questions.

 

  General Taper Plans

  Withdrawal Support

 

When you have a chance, I recommend that you take a look at The Ashton Manual, which is an authoritative source on what to expect during withdrawal and recovery. It provides a great deal of information that can be very reassuring during any stage of this process, including a list of common symptoms with helpful explanations.

 

For those who are currently tapering, it is suggested that the dosage not be reduced faster than by 5-10% every 10-14 days, and some taper even more slowly than that. One exception: very short-term users of a few weeks or less may be able to taper somewhat faster. 

 

Please take the time to Create a Signature. This will allow members to see where you are in the process, so that they can better support you.

 

Looking forward to seeing you on the forum!

  Leslie  :smitten:

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Thank you for the welcome. i have read the ashton manual and much info about taper plans.  I am not very computer savy and have no idea how to do a signature. I tried to read the instructions but still dont understand?????
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You're welcome, glad you're here!

 

To create a signature, just go to the top of the page and select Profile, then choose Forum Profile. Then type your drug history and timelines into the text box. When you're done, click Change Profile.

 

That's it!  :thumbsup:

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ok i will try again. Thanks!
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