Would Klonopin ever be prescribed for use in Methadone detoxing?

Klonopin is Clonazapam, which is a benzodiazapam used for seizures, panic disorders, sleeplessness and anxiety, along with other things. It is a long acting drug and shouldn't be used if you have any severe liver disease. If you suffer from Hepatitis C without symptoms, you could probably use it safely, just let the Dr. know your condition regarding the Hepatitis. Phenergen is not much to be taking for w/drawls from something as strong as methadone, but of course I don't know what your dosage was, maybe something very small, ie. 20-40 mg.

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a day, still, I am surprised that was the only drug prescribed to you for withdrawls, or are you simply getting it from someone else? Clonodine is a medication in pill or patch form used to lower blood pressure during withdrawls from opiates and along with that, quinine is used to help with leg movement during the night while trying to sleep, i was wondering if your friend might have meant that, but since you are taking the phenergen, which does about the same thing as the clonidine would in that respect, I doubt it. No, Klonidine would not help at all with your pain except that it would help the anxiety you may be experiencing, but there are alot of other benzos available that you could take in order to get through your withdrawls that might work better, such as Lorazapam, Valium, there are so many and since you are going to be using them for withdrawls and not taking on a permanent basis, I would think one of those would be better. Xanax is what everyone seems to want, but it is very addicting, does not take long to become addicted to, and is one of the most difficult drugs to detox from, so since you are already going through hell with this methadone thing, I would not suggest the Xanax, unless it is for a VERY short period of time, ie. 4-5 days max. How are you doing with these methadone withdrawls? I am curious as to how long you have been on it, how many mg. you were taking and if this was something you were getting through a clinic, Dr. or off the street. This is one place where you can be completely honest and no one will ever judge you, so don't worry about that, please. I've taken plenty of street drugs in my day, believe me. Anyway, that is your answer re Klonopin and if it is available to you, go ahead and take it, as it will help you some with the withdrawls and added to the Phenergen, you may be able to do a fair amount of sleeping, which is the best thing you can do at this point in time. Let me know how all this plays out for you if you would, I would appreciate it, and am surprised you are doing your withdrawl with nothing but the Phenergen, unless that was your only option. I guess, other than weaning down, which is what most people usually do if possible, the only other way to get off of it would be to do a Suboxene program, and if you are looking to be drug free, you would then have to get off of those too. Are you able to go to a clinic that specializes in detox? I'd really appreciate any more info you are willing to share, and I hope this answers your question regarding the benzo, Klonipin. Best of luck to you, and i really mean that.
Dede