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I've been taking .5 of Clonazepam twice a day for about 7 years. My prescription is valid for 1.5 per day but I have managed to stay at 1mg per day. I have hit tolerance now and I need to get off these things.

I have a medical cannibas permit and have found that strains high in CBN and CBD, but low in THC helps me during tolerance and am hoping it will help during titration. I am also on 150 mg of Effexor and .25mg of seroquel for sleep. I plan to start titration from the Clonazepam, then focus on the Effexor, if I live through it. I'm extremely sensitive to both of these drugs.

I did manage to drop from 300mg of Effexor to 150, but at that time I had only been on it for a year. Even then, it was tough.

I am grateful for this forum, and have already read quite a few posts.

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Welcome to the forum! We're glad  to have you as a new member.  It's best to taper one medication at a time, and to allow some healing time between them if possible.

 

You'll find lots of information and support here.  Our members have been through all aspects of withdrawal, and you're likely to find  people who understand what you're going through.

 

For those who are starting a new taper, we suggest reducing no faster than 5-10% every 10-14 days at first, and then adjusting the taper rate to suit your own needs.  One exception: very short-term users of a few weeks or less may be able to taper faster.  Having some withdrawal symptoms is normal, especially near the end of a taper and for a few months after discontinuing the medication.  First/only withdrawals after a slow taper tend to be easier than multiple reinstatements/withdrawals over time, which may make symptoms worse and longer lasting. The most common symptoms are anxiety and insomnia, but there are many others. These are temporary and will go away in time.

 

Here are a few links you may find useful:

 

Withdrawal Support Board

 

The Ashton Manual is an authoritative source on what to expect in withdrawal and recovery.  Dr. Ashton is an expert in the field. Section III explains and describes symptoms, and there is also a section with suggested taper schedules.

 

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

 

Again, welcome!