Is it actually worse to do this?

[[ba...]]

My common thinking is the less benzo the better...and some times feels I can skip a dose and have the thinking "I wonder if I can go every other day at a lower dose". But is that actually worse? Is it better to have the same amount of benzo each day on a gradual taper? By going up and down every other day would that just throw off the nervous system even more?

 

Thanks

[[Cl...]]

I tried to get off Klonopin 4 times - I was finally successful when I did the slow ( cut weekly) taper. Also when I finally jumped I was in pretty good shape— gradually getting used to a lower and lower by steady  dose is the kinder to the body and makes post withdrawl so much less traumatic.

 

[[Br...]]

It's generally suggested to take your doses daily at the same time as you taper - you're right that this is easier on the central nervous system, saving the CNS from having to scramble to recalibrate in response to irregular dosing.  A slow, consistent, gradual taper is considered the best way to keep withdrawal symptoms to a minimum.