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Apr 05, 2017, 01:25 PM
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I've been on Klonopin about five years. I've taken anywhere from .5 to 2.0 prn depending on what is happening in my life. My consumption has really varied...I had a lot of days where I didn't take any at all.
My doctor gently mentioned that I might want to get off of it because of cognitive issues. I also, of course, know about the addictive nature of benzos. So I have decided to go off. I have started by taking 1.0 every day at noon. I plan to go to .5 next week every day at noon. I thought I might go every other day at that point for a week and see how I am doing. I still want to have a "stash" for crisis times, flying, and big car trips where I am scared. So far I have thought about taking one when my son yelled at me but I didn't. Other than that have not thought about it. I think I'm doing okay so far. We shall see.
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Apr 05, 2017, 01:36 PM
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Good luck, I hope you cope well <3
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Apr 05, 2017, 02:38 PM
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Good job and good luck!
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Apr 05, 2017, 03:19 PM
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I was able to get off Klonopin on a taper like yours. Wasn't too bad. You can split the 0.5 pills to 0.25 to help.
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Apr 05, 2017, 03:31 PM
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I came off Klonopin by skipping one night, then two nights, then three etc. over a period of several weeks. It can be done. I only use it now for nights when I can't sleep or an anxiety-producing event (like flying
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