Posted by awatts on May 11, 2005, at 13:37:57
In reply to Re: seroquel to lunesta experience, posted by allisone1b on May 11, 2005, at 12:28:08
> > How long was your taper off of the Klonopin? Could you still be suffering Klonopin withdrawal?
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> I kind of went off Klonapin cold turkey about a week and a half ago. Could that be the culprit? Is my mind going and going due to withdrawal maybe?Yes, that is probably the culprit. I have been taking benzos for 30 years. I've gone off and on most of them many times. The one that has been working for me for the last few years is Klonopin. I had been on much higher doses, but have reduced my usage to 0.25 mg Klonopin twice a day.
Just because it's abuse potential is low, some docs don't realize that this is a very powerful drug. Get some low dose Klonopin, and taper off for however many months it takes. If you do it right, you should not ever experience much discomfort.
I am not suggesting that you break any laws, but how much is quality of life worth to you. What would you risk to feel normal again?
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