Want to Taper off .5mg/day

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Hi there,

 

I’m a 52-year-old woman. I’ve been taking .5mg of clonazepam daily for 10 years. It was initially prescribed for me for insomnia. Then I had 4 straight days of anxiety out of the blue that kept me shaking and unable to sleep. After 4 days, I finally called a doc and I was put on clonazepam. They’ve never tried to take me off of it but I’d like to get off it and just take it on an as-needed basis. Thanks!

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Hi NYCJane and Welcome to Benzobuddies

 

We are glad you found us,  we can help you with support and taper/withdrawal information.  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.  If symptoms get too much then you might decide to cut less,  the goal is to remain as functional as possible whilst moving forwards. 

 

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

 

When 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