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Taking Klonopin For Panic Attacks. Early Symptoms Of Withdrawals?

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Posted on Sun, 25 Aug 2013
Question: I,m really worried My Dr. prescribes me with 4 MG of klonopin for severe panic attacks,he took it away with no tapering off of. I allways take it as prescribed too. Now I'm afraid ! What are the early symptoms of withdrawals? Then What else is going to happen to me? This is not fair to me I do not understand I was told they were happy to see me. now it seems that they do not like me any more. I have been at this agency for over 10 years. So I am very,very scared and confused about this sudden change I need HELP!
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Answered by Dr. Srikanth Reddy (30 minutes later)
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Thanks for using health care magic for posting your query.
I have gone through your query in detail and I can understand what you are going through.
Klonopin is actually clonazepam and 4 mg is a higher dose and ideally its not withdrawn abruptly. But you should not panic. Clonazepam is a benzo with a very long half life of 48 to 72 hrs. That makes it less likely to cause withdrawal syptoms. If at all you develop withdrawal you will have insomnia anxiety panics and tremors and none of them are serious. Dont panic and take it easy. Its a passing phase and matter of time you should be up and going.
Hope I am able to help you wih your concerns..
Wish you good XXXXXXX
Thanks and regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy MD
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Taking Klonopin For Panic Attacks. Early Symptoms Of Withdrawals?

Hello
Thanks for using health care magic for posting your query.
I have gone through your query in detail and I can understand what you are going through.
Klonopin is actually clonazepam and 4 mg is a higher dose and ideally its not withdrawn abruptly. But you should not panic. Clonazepam is a benzo with a very long half life of 48 to 72 hrs. That makes it less likely to cause withdrawal syptoms. If at all you develop withdrawal you will have insomnia anxiety panics and tremors and none of them are serious. Dont panic and take it easy. Its a passing phase and matter of time you should be up and going.
Hope I am able to help you wih your concerns..
Wish you good XXXXXXX
Thanks and regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy MD