Posted by katekite on July 9, 2002, at 9:03:41
In reply to Re: Withdrawal from Clonazepam (Klonopin) » katekite, posted by 2sense on July 8, 2002, at 11:49:42
When researchers study panic, they use a gaba receptor antagonist (opposite of a benzodiazepine) to induce panic attacks. Nothing else works quite as well, apparently.
Stopping a benzodiazepine is pretty much the same as giving yourself a gaba antagonist....
As far as tapering, I have been going off of klonopin now for about 6 months, LOL. It can take a long time. The other thing to be aware of is if you will be having endocrine tests being in withdrawal can screw them up: you may want to wait for an ok from the endocrinologist before tapering. It's probably something you could call and ask before the appointment if the appointment isn't for a while.
As far as I've read, the best substitute for a benzo is another benzo. Ativan, for example. It will be slightly different so you could still get a little withdrawal. I've been told, but don't know if it's true, that if one uses the crutch benzo for less than a couple weeks you won't have time to become dependent on it.
Take care,
kate
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