Posted by ed_uk2010 on January 7, 2015, at 16:49:35
In reply to Re: How strong is Clonazepam really? » ed_uk2010, posted by phidippus on January 7, 2015, at 16:32:34
> I believe psychological dependence is worse than physical dependence, but I digress...
Benzodiazepines, particularly large doses of high potency drugs taken over a long period of time, can cause intense physical dependence and the withdrawal syndrome can be relatively prolonged. Over rapid withdrawal can result in severe symptoms, occasional including withdrawal seizures and delirium. More common symptoms include intense panic, sweating, tremor and perceptual changes. Sedatives can produce the the most serious withdrawal symptoms of any class of drugs, and the symptoms represent far more than psychological dependence.
>I have taken 2 mg of Clonazepam for at least a year and was able to stop without incurring any physical withdrawal symptoms.
Lucky you. Most people would be ill. Please do not wrongly assume that everyone is the same as you, they aren't. Physical dependence can develop rapidly in some people.
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