Clonazepam withdrawal after 4months of Prescription

[[Gi...]]

I was prescribed clonazepam for anxiety disorder since December of last year. I decided to quit taking the drug because of the way it made me feel and because I was not seeing any reduction in the symptoms only the induction of sleep. I quit 'cold turkey in March from a 1mg dose and I went through hell. Upon several explorations on the internet I got to know that it was withdrawal symptoms of the drug so I told my psychologist and he did a taper for to weeks till I reached 0.25mg. He put me on Sertraline during the taper.

 

Am a little over two weeks off the clonazepam. It hasn't been easy but throughout I have been reading the success stories of benzobuddies and it helps me maintain a positive mindset that I will be free soon. I also pray a lot for divine healing and strength. Currently my main concern is the heart palpitations which really scare me on certain days  Are they normal because I thought I should go and see a cardiologist

[Guest [Le...]]

Hello, Gifty — welcome to BenzoBuddies, and congratulations on being benzo-free!

 

Heart palpitations are very common during benzo withdrawal and recovery, but you should always check with your doc, just for safety and peace of mind. I had terrible palpitations, but they eased up and then vanished – I’m sure yours will too. 

 

I'm glad that you decided to join the forum — you'll be able to connect with others who understand what you're going through. The following board may be a good place to begin posting your questions:

 

  Post-withdrawal Recovery Support

 

Please take a moment to Create a Signature — you can enter your pertinent drug and taper history in the box at the bottom. 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 

 

 

The Ashton Manual provides information that can be useful during any stage of withdrawal and recovery, and includes a list of common symptoms with helpful explanations.

[[Gi...]]

Thank you Leslie