Posted by BrittPark on October 2, 2002, at 18:30:54
In reply to Klonopin, posted by SBOATRN on October 2, 2002, at 16:12:10
There are thousands of people who take quite high doses of benzos for years or perpetually (for chronic Panic Disorder for instance). Discontinuing benzos can be awful if you do it too fast. How do you know if you're doing it to fast? You feel awful. When that happens go back to the dose that didn't feel awful, wait a bit, and take the dosage down less than you did the first time. Most people have no problem discontinuing benzos, assuming the underlying anxiety disorder is at bay, as long as they do it slowly. I've discontinued benzos (both xanax and klonopin) half a dozen times and have never had any serious difficulties.
So, don't worry about klonopin, it's a safe effective treatment.
Wishing you well,
Britt
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