Glad to be here...Clonazepam withdrawal

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Hi. I have been on clonazepam 1.875mg at night for sleep issues related to fibromyalgia. Now entering senior years I am concerned about balance and long term use. I have tapered to .625 mg on my own with Dr. approval in the last six months.  I am having withdrawal symptoms and need help tapering more slowly. Was glad to find this forum.  I have been on same dose 20 years.

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Hi Camper52 and Welcome to Benzobuddies

 

We are glad you are here, well done on making the decision to taper!  Its great that you have your doctors support.  We can help you with encouragement/support, taper/withdrawal information.  Benzodiazepines need to be tapered slow. In general it’s advised to cut your daily dose by between 5% and 10% every 10 - 14 days.  This is depending on how you feel.  Many need to taper much slower, whatever feels comfortable. The aim is to keep symptoms manageable. 

 

Check out the Ashton Manual, It’s great for understanding the effect benzodiazepines have on our body.  It also provides tapering and withdrawal information.  You will find some valuable support and info on the forum.  Please feel free to browse the boards and post questions to any of the dedicated threads.

 

You might wish to post to the this support group, 

 

Klonopin Klub  members will be happy to share their experience and offer advice. 

 

I'll leave you a few links:

 

The Ashton Manual. 

Withdrawal Support

General Taper Plans

 

If you can please add a signature (history of meds/doses etc) it will help members give you relevant advice.  Go to the top of the page and select PROFILE then choose forum profile then insert drug history into the text box and remember to click change profile

 

Welcome aboard

Magrita