Suggest Dosage For Klonopin

Posted on Fri, 16 Jun 2017

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Question : Hello, I take 10 mg of abilify and 1 mg of klonopin twice a day and Centrum vitamins. Today I wanted to take klonopin three times a day so I took my 5:30 pm dose at 2 pm. But my heart rate went up to 130. So is it okay to skip the third dose and will I have withdrawal effects because I took the evening dose early because I'm feeling a little shaky right now? Will I have a seizure?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

It is perfectly safe to skip the third dose. You will not experience withdrawal and you will not have a seizure. Withdrawal only happens after abruptly stopping all benzos for at least a few days in a row. Don't worry, you will be fine.

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