Posted by Emme on September 25, 2004, at 13:10:06
In reply to Clonazepam - Really hard to get off it?, posted by zuzu80 on September 25, 2004, at 12:55:20
Some people have a really terrible time. It's not a given that you will. It wasn't that bad for me. I switched off to Xanax as I did it, so that probably helped. But if I'm not overly anxious, I can get away with skipping xanax, so I don't think xanax discontinuation would be terrible for me.
> Hello everyone,
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> I been experimenting with Clonazepam for my Social Anxiety and it looks like 1 to 1.5 or even 0.5 mg a day can do wonders to me! However I am worried about the withdrawal when I decide to get off it.
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> I am considering taking it daily and for a period from 6 months to a year or more. But I get discouraged by the HORROR stories of Clonazepam withdrawal. Is it true that one can never stop taking it ?!
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> From medical/scientific litterature it looks optimistic. One can discontinue taking it if withdrawal is done VERY gradually. Like going down 0.125 mg every 2-4 weeks. I am prepared for that but not to be forced to continue taking it for the rest of my life (I am just 22).
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> Please share your experiences and ideas...
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> Hugs,
> Christine
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