[lucylocket]

I have been taking 1 mg of Clonezapam every night at bedtime for the last eight yrs. Is there anyone out there that can tell me what to do or can i just stop taking it myself...needing help PLEASE.....luclocket

[Robert_325]

Originally Posted by lucylocket

I have been taking 1 mg of Clonezapam every night at bedtime for the last eight yrs. Is there anyone out there that can tell me what to do or can i just stop taking it myself...needing help PLEASE.....luclocket

Coming off benzos is difficult but it can be done. You have to taper very slowly after taking klonopin for so long. You are not on a high dose, but it's been a long time. You need to break just a little piece off the clonazepam taking just a little less each day. You will feel the anxiety, restlessness, etc of detox. Not much to keep that from happening. But don't cold turkey, it can be dangerous. You can have seizures, electric shock syndrome, etc from benzo w/d. If you find that you just can't do this then I would recommend seeking professional help. Let us know how you are doing. You will receive lots of support here. Good luck.

[lucylocket]

Thank you. I only took half last night but feeling really nervous...STRANGE SYMPTOMS...

[Robert_325]

Originally Posted by lucylocket

Thank you. I only took half last night but feeling really nervous...STRANGE SYMPTOMS...

You tried to taper off 50% of your dose after eight years. That is way too much. Break off the smallest piece you can. Even get a single-edged razor and do it. Don't cut back by anymore than 10-20% at a time. If you are tapering properly you will feel very few w/d symptoms. Be prepared for this taper to take a long time if don't want to suffer.

[Mic1]

Check out Domus Retreat my son had a problem with opiates and benzos and they get you off slowly , it is a really nice place