Posted by hiba on October 5, 2002, at 23:28:30
In reply to Klonopin withdrawal., posted by Denise528 on October 5, 2002, at 10:37:51
Dear Denise,
Klonopin is the easiest benzo to get off, as it has very long half life. Comparing to the SSRI withdrawal, still I will emphasize on klonopin's easiness though many will probably disagree with me. SSRI withdrawal makes a nasty hollow feeling, which I consider is the most horrible and difficult to manage. Each and every patient is different, and not everyone should necessarily experience this kind of hollow feeling. But if you are unlucky to experience it as a withdrawal symptom, you will feel it hellish. Benzo withdrawal symptoms are more physiological and I think at least they can be tolerated if can't be managed. But a psychological withdrawal symptom is more difficult to tolerate and that's why most patients go back to their SSRI medication to ease the psychological pain.
Tolerance rarely or never develop to the anxiolytic effects of benzos, but a tolerance to the sedative hypnotic effect is very much likely. So if you are using them for anxiolysis, a tolerance is not likely to develop. And there is no matter of concern.
HIBA
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