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How To Wean Off Klonopin 1mg Slowly Without Any Side Effects? 

i have been on klonopin for some years. i want to get off it. i am taking 1mg twice a day for years. this doc i have now wants to get me off of it by adding buspirone and easing me off off the klonopin. i am getting headaches and think i might be trying to get off too fast. Is there a formula?
Fri, 12 Jun 2015
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

I can understand your concern. Klonopin is Clonazepam and the drug is a benzodiazepine drug. You have been taking the drug 2 mg per day since years. Best way to wean off Klonopin is by reducing the doses of drug gradually over 6-8 weeks, as you have been taking the drug since years so this may take a little long time. Doses should be reduced by about 20-25% every two weeks and then stopped completely after 6-8 weeks. Buspirone can help to ease anxiety but that drug would not do much in Klonopin withdrawal. To ease the withdrawal drugs like Gabapentin or Pregabalin can be used. These drugs are also known to reduce the craving. Please consult your doctor for detailed prescription of tapering of dose.

Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care

Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi,
MD Psychiatrist.
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How To Wean Off Klonopin 1mg Slowly Without Any Side Effects? 

Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries I can understand your concern. Klonopin is Clonazepam and the drug is a benzodiazepine drug. You have been taking the drug 2 mg per day since years. Best way to wean off Klonopin is by reducing the doses of drug gradually over 6-8 weeks, as you have been taking the drug since years so this may take a little long time. Doses should be reduced by about 20-25% every two weeks and then stopped completely after 6-8 weeks. Buspirone can help to ease anxiety but that drug would not do much in Klonopin withdrawal. To ease the withdrawal drugs like Gabapentin or Pregabalin can be used. These drugs are also known to reduce the craving. Please consult your doctor for detailed prescription of tapering of dose. Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, MD Psychiatrist.