mara
I have some info on benzo detox,I want you to read it I know it's long but it's very important that you read this,OK
And I wanted you to know that 10 mg
valium is = 1mg
klonopin or
clonazepam.If you want to check out this site here it is
benzo.org.uk
I don't want to talk you into taking more pills the reason I want you to know is because,I did the same thing and it was awful, I did break some pills apart and tapered off of them a bit,If I knew then what I know now i would have done my benzo detox slower.
Let me know when you want to tackle the vic's I tapered off of those as well.
14. IS COLD TURKEY (ABRUPT, TOTAL DISCONTINUANCE OF THE DRUG) AN ACCEPTABLE METHOD OF WITHDRAWING FROM A BENZODIAZEPINE?
No. There is nearly complete uniformity of opinion both in the medical profession and in the benzodiazepine recovery community that cold turkey is a dangerous and unacceptable method of withdrawal. Cold turkey withdrawal may cause seizures, and is also associated with a higher probability of withdrawal psychosis. Seizures are almost non-existent in those employing a taper method, with the limited exception of people who have taken a benzodiazepine for a seizure disorder. Furthermore, psychosis is rare in those who taper their benzodiazepine slowly.
There is a misconception that cold turkey withdrawal, though it may cause more severe symptoms, will bring about a faster remission of symptoms. This is based on the idea that a slow taper "prolongs the agony of withdrawal." This notion is erroneous. In fact, there is some anecdotal evidence that cold turkey withdrawal may lengthen the course of the withdrawal syndrome, and may even cause the Protracted Withdrawal Syndrome.
OK, IF I AM GOING TO TAPER MY BENZODIAZEPINE, HOW SHOULD I STRUCTURE THE TAPER?
There are two very general rules, and one exception to the rule that is discussed below. The first rule is, the slower the taper, the milder the withdrawal symptoms. The second rule is, the smaller the cuts you are able to make, the milder the withdrawal symptoms. These are related, though separate, issues.
For example, you might decide to cut your dose by 1/4mg every month, or alternatively, cut your dose by 1/8mg every two weeks. Either way, you are tapering at the same rate. In this author's opinion, the second option is a far superior method of tapering. Any cut is a shock to your brain and body. Cold turkey is the largest cut of all and the shock caused by such an abrupt withdrawal is so severe that even after resumption of your drug at the previous dose, it may take weeks or months to "stabilise", and in some cases, you may never stabilise from a cold turkey withdrawal until after you have completed your taper.
This logic further extends to the size of your cuts. The smaller the cuts you make, the less the shock to your system, and the less pronounced the withdrawal symptoms triggered by the cut. It is not recommended that any individual cut represent more than 10% of your total dose at a given time. Thus, it is preferable to make smaller and smaller cuts as you go, though this can be very difficult as you approach the end of your taper.
Always make the smallest cuts possible. That means taking the smallest dose size available and splitting it into 4 pieces, which can be done easily with or without a razor blade or pill-cutter. For example, with Valium, you can split the smallest (2mg) tablet into 4x0.5 mg pieces. With Klonopin, you can split the smallest (0.5mg) tablet into 4 pieces of 0.125 or 1/8th mg. If you are on a high dose and feel that you are able to taper rapidly at first because you are above your tolerance point (see above), space your cuts close together (no closer than 1 cut every 3 days), but make the smallest cuts possible. If or when you begin to feel withdrawal symptoms, you can start to space your cuts further apart (up to about 4 weeks). Generally, the higher potency benzodiazepines such as
Xanax, Klonopin, and
Ativan force you to make larger cuts , and therefore you must space your cuts at least 3 weeks apart toward the end of your taper. Of course, even where you are able to make very small cuts with lower potency benzodiazepines such as Valium, you can make these small cuts relatively far apart if this is your most comfortable method of withdrawal.
25. WHAT ABOUT HERBS AND OTHER HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES - DO ANY OF THOSE HELP THE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS?
Maybe. Everyone's experience is different. Acupuncture, massage therapy, and chiropractic have been commented on, but there is little conclusive data as to their effectiveness in relieving withdrawal symptoms. As for herbal remedies, all of the following have been mentioned as occasionally helpful to one person or another: Valerian, Kava Kava, St. John's Wort, 5htp, SAMe,
Melatonin, GABA, Chamomile, and Rescue Remedy***.
OK if you made it this far you did good,so how many pills do you have left before you run out.
If this is to much info let me know and I will try to break it down for you.
Talk to you soon, Melinda
Anything to minimize Klonazepam cravings? 
(and her being the you know what she is, she, well it's a bit of a story but yes I've been putting up with her behavior for about 6 months now because I didn't want to go through this very scenerio, but is it worth it really? To tolerate such abuse? What is really sad is that I'm not the only one! and that is coming from one of her nurses!!!! can you believe that ********?) Anyway I will hopefully find a new doc soon but for now haven't taken a klonazepam since last Thursday or so. I have been sleeping so much ********pier and am pretty sore despite taking my 3 alloted 10 mg Vicoden and my 75 MG.elavil. Should't my body be USED to no klonazepam by now? It's been since last Thursday. There has to be some kind of herbal tea or something to help me sleep and such. Love to you all. Mara.K. Melissa we can talk on either of these posts or not sure if we can give our emails here? 
) Mara.K. 
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Definately reccomend supplements and herbs! 
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