Posted by Mr.Scott on December 27, 2002, at 1:38:59
In reply to Re: The Truth About Clonazepam, posted by john7219 on December 27, 2002, at 0:17:06
"There seems to be a debate about whether, when tapering from clonazepam, the DIFFICULTY one experiences is the original condition resurfacing or actual withdrawl occuring."
At that dose, you probably don't 'need' it anymore. But you will definately experience rebound anxiety and insomnia when coming off it. It passes though within 10 days. If after 2 or 3 weeks your not improved, maybe you do need it to take the edge off of either/both the remaining anxiety disorder or the Effexor.
But as I posted before, you can either get off it or find an alternative fairly easily. I've been on and off that stuff for years... The first couple times really had me worried especially Xanax. Clon was a bit easier. Now I know the experience so well, that If I needed clon and then had to come off of it I would navigate it much easier. I used to get so freaked about that stuff, but it's part of the anxiety disorder too. I couldn't stand to feel "off" or "out of control" of my body. God forbid I lose a nights sleep. But everything comes at a price. To pay with two weeks of discomfort for however long it helped you doesn't seem all that bad.
Best of luck on this one.
Scott
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