Posted by Lilly4 on July 31, 2004, at 20:34:19
In reply to Klonopin use, posted by anxiety_free on June 28, 2004, at 8:59:04
I've been taking 1.5 mg./day of Klonopin for about a year (in addition to Lexapro for depression). My doctor advised me in June that I taper the Klonopin, eventually ridding it of my system over a 4 week period. After 3 weeks I was experiencing depression, heart palpitations, & general anxiety. I started researching the drug, previously unaware of the withdrawal symptoms. Since my doctor has been out of town, I was advised by her back-up person to work myself up to the original dose of Klonopin until she is back in town (which I did...& she's back next week). I want to get off of this drug for good but I am very anxious & afraid of experiencing withdrawal symptoms again once I begin to start tapering off the Klonopin. Does anyone have any suggestions or words of advice or comfort?
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