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Old Oct 14, 2013, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by jadedbutterfly View Post
I have been taking 1mg 3xday for over 5 years now. I must admit there are times when I take an extra dose when things are going badly, or if I know that I am going to be in a situation that will trigger my anxiety/panic attacks.
In the past I would only take 2 doses when I was home when things were "quiet", so I actually have at least 1 full prescription in a drawer (I know not a good thing to hold onto )... but now I am used to taking the 1mg 3x a day.
Last visit to pdoc, she suggested I get off of the schedule, only take when needed.
How I am supposed to do this? she didn't talk me through how to taper down! when I search for answers on the internet there are conflicting approaches .. but all with icky/terrible side effects.
I do not see her until December , so suggestions needed from people who have had to taper down on Klonopin would/will be much appreciated.
thank you
I went down from 4mg to 1mg of klonopin daily. I decreased by 1/2 mg a week. I feel better now and not so groggy and confused. Decrease gradually!
Thanks for this!
jadedbutterfly