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I have been taking clonazepam since 2006.  I saw my doctor last week and she thinks that I am having tolerance withdrawal symptoms.  I have been taking 0.125 mg a day at bed time for the past 4+ years.  My doctor wants me to just stop taking this amount cold turkey.  I am afraid that I will experience severe withdrawal symptoms (possibly even life threatening seizures) if I do this.  I need help to find a solution.

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WishToBeFree,

 

Welcoming you BenzoBuddies.

 

You will find plenty of support here.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

 

Others will be around to weigh in shortly.

 

Billy.

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Hey WishToBeFree,

      Welcome to BenzoBuddies. It seems that most have had success with a slow, sound taper. It's not really possible to know how your body will react, but cold turkey can be very unpleasant and isn't really recommended. Whatever you decide I hope you feel better soon. Take care.

 

Jeff

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Hi Wish,

Just in general when it comes to benzos, it would seem to me if you're having tolerance withdrawals, you're going to have a greater withdrawal if you try to go off cold turkey.  Have you thought about a schedule to taper off slowly?  The rule of thumb is roughly cutting 5% to 10% every two weeks to minimize any withdrawal symptoms.

Challis