Reinstatement due to akathisia. At ER.

[[El...]]

It’s becoming life threatening. From klonopin. I’m at the psych ER and they mentioned reinstatement with Valium and doing a very slow taper.

 

 

But I’m 5 months off.

 

 

Would this be a huge mistake? Other possible options?

 

 

[[Ko...]]

Disclaimer:  I am not a doctor and have no personal experience with this drug.

 

There's a beta blocker called propanolol that is said to be a first line treatment for akathesia.

 

"When neuroleptic-induced akathisia is diagnosed, cautious reduction of dose of the medication should be attempted. Substitution with a medication less likely to cause akathisia should then be carried out.

 

"When medication substitution or dose reduction is not immediately available, one may consider β-blockers, of which propranolol is a common choice for its lipophilic properties allowing the penetration of the blood–brain barrier. The starting dosage is variable, but a suggested dose is 20 mg three times a day.  Besides this, benzodiazepine is also a common first or second line treatment option. If these are ineffective, or if the patient exhibits Parkinsonism symptoms, anticholinergic medications can then be tried."

 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3670081/#:~:text=Akathisia%20is%20an%20under%2Drecognised,especially%20when%20adjusting%20medication%20regimes.

 

Some BB member have reported improvement in their WD symptoms upon taking propranolol.

http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?topic=55105.0

 

General info about propanolol

https://www.drugs.com/propranolol.html

 

Please, someone with first-hand knowledge of this drug, weigh in here!

 

 

[[El...]]

Disclaimer:  I am not a doctor and have no personal experience with this drug.

 

There's a beta blocker called propanolol that is said to be a first line treatment for akathesia.

 

"When neuroleptic-induced akathisia is diagnosed, cautious reduction of dose of the medication should be attempted. Substitution with a medication less likely to cause akathisia should then be carried out.

 

"When medication substitution or dose reduction is not immediately available, one may consider β-blockers, of which propranolol is a common choice for its lipophilic properties allowing the penetration of the blood–brain barrier. The starting dosage is variable, but a suggested dose is 20 mg three times a day.  Besides this, benzodiazepine is also a common first or second line treatment option. If these are ineffective, or if the patient exhibits Parkinsonism symptoms, anticholinergic medications can then be tried."

 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3670081/#:~:text=Akathisia%20is%20an%20under%2Drecognised,especially%20when%20adjusting%20medication%20regimes.

 

Some BB member have reported improvement in their WD symptoms upon taking propranolol.

http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?topic=55105.0

 

General info about propanolol

https://www.drugs.com/propranolol.html

 

Please, someone with first-hand knowledge of this drug, weigh in here!

 

Already tried it :/

[[Aj...]]

Clonidine?

 

Or talk to Chris Paige who had aka for 3 years and survived?

 

He does online consultations.

 

 

[[El...]]

Clonidine?

 

Or talk to Chris Paige who had aka for 3 years and survived?

 

He does online consultations.

 

I couldn’t possibly do this for even a year.

[[di...]]

What a difficult and nasty situation to be in. I am so sorry.

 

How long has this been going on? Maybe one option is to give yourself a period of time and if it's still as bad at that point, then try reinstating? Reinstatement after a few months is usually advised against except as a last resort. If you're at that point, aim to reinstate at the lowest possible dose.

[[Aj...]]

Clonidine?

 

Or talk to Chris Paige who had aka for 3 years and survived?

 

He does online consultations.

 

I couldn’t possibly do this for even a year.

 

Ppl do.

I speak to someone who has had it 3 years and still tapering SSRI and one benzo that didn’t resolve it.

Have a consult with Chris Paige.

[[So...]]

I was in same situation only it was crippling nerve pain. Could not go on.

I chose to take a med. But not a benzo.

I would search all my options because benzo honestly might not even ease it.

I am so sorry!

[Guest [pe...]]

Keep us posted what you do.

[[El...]]

Keep us posted what you do.

 

I have time to decide. I see the addiction specialist on Tuesday. I can think about it until then.

[[Ic...]]

I am so sorry this is happening to you. How is it becoming life threatening? Would you consider consulting Chris Paige, whom Adjusta suggested? Maybe it is just me, but I do not trust doctors at all anymore, especially a psych ward. I mean if they truly understood this phenomenon then they would stop giving this poison out like candy. I cannot understand how people can suffer as you are and the entire medical profession turns a blind eye.

[[El...]]

I am so sorry this is happening to you. How is it becoming life threatening? Would you consider consulting Chris Paige, whom Adjusta suggested? Maybe it is just me, but I do not trust doctors at all anymore, especially a psych ward. I mean if they truly understood this phenomenon then they would stop giving this poison out like candy. I cannot understand how people can suffer as you are and the entire medical profession turns a blind eye.

 

Suicidal thoughts are really bad. It’s torturous. I spoke to an addiction specialist that read the Ashton Manual. He said it’s an option.

[[Ic...]]

I am glad that you were able to find a specialist. Please keep us updated!

[Guest [Ka...]]

I actually reinstated in the ER and then did a slow micro taper. No more akathisia with the taper. I did have akathisia with a reaction to a blood pressure pills 2 years from my klonopin taper. I started the blood pressure pills because of the klonopin withdrawal. But then they changed the manufacturer and all heck broke loose.  So that was my last akathisia that lasted 8 months, the one before what stopped it was the reinstatement of the benzo and then a very slow taper off.

 

 

[[de...]]

I would exhaust every avenue before reinstating benzo's.  If it has to be, it has to be, but only as last resort, and no-one judge another for having to do so.  Thing is, it mightn't even work.  :'(.  Good luck with next appointment. 

 

And I'm really sorry too.  A most terrible thing indeed. 

[[tr...]]

Eliz: 5 months off is a good chunk of time. You don't have a signature...were you a taper or a CT?

[[El...]]

Eliz: 5 months off is a good chunk of time. You don't have a signature...were you a taper or a CT?

 

I tapered in less than a month off Klonopin. Way too fast. I was incredibly sick the entire time.

[[El...]]

I actually reinstated in the ER and then did a slow micro taper. No more akathisia with the taper. I did have akathisia with a reaction to a blood pressure pills 2 years from my klonopin taper. I started the blood pressure pills because of the klonopin withdrawal. But then they changed the manufacturer and all heck broke loose.  So that was my last akathisia that lasted 8 months, the one before what stopped it was the reinstatement of the benzo and then a very slow taper off.

 

How long were you off before you reinstated? What blood pressure pills?