Withdrawing from clonazepam

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I have been on clonazepam 0.5mg for 9 years. In February of this year I started tapering. I got down to .375 mg in February, then went down to .25mg in March, and then to .125mg in April and jumped off that does on May 1st. It has been 6 days off now and things are starting to get rough. Just looking for any help or insight on what to do or not do during this time! Thanks.

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Welcome to BenzoBuddies!  We are glad you decided to join us.  You'll find a lot of support and information on this forum, which is the only one of its kind online.

 

For those starting a taper, we generally recommend starting out at a rate of 5 to 10% every 10-14 days, then adjusting the taper to suit your own needs.  Note: very short term users may be able to taper faster.

 

Withdrawal symptoms, which vary widely but commonly include anxiety and insomnia, often occur during a taper, but these are temporary and will get better in time.  In general, first tapers are easier, but cold turkeys or multiple withdrawals may be more severe and longer lasting.  Here are a few links to get you started:

 

The Ashton Manual, a concise reference for tapering and symptom issues.

 

Post Withdrawal Support

 

Once again, welcome!