What are the dangers of taking clonazepam?
Clonazepam can increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior (thoughts or actions of harming oneself). A person should tell their doctor if they have worsening depression, suicidal thoughts or behavior, or any unusual changes in mood or behavior.
What symptoms does clonazepam treat?
Clonazepam is used for:
- The treatment of panic disorder.
- Certain types of seizures, specifically petit mal seizures, akinetic seizures, and myoclonus, as well as Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
- The short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety.
How much clonazepam can you take on tapering?
The dosage of clonazepam was decreased by 0.5 mg per 2-week period until 1 mg per day was reached, followed by a decrease of 0.25 mg per week. The mean dosage at the start of tapering was 2.7 +/- 1.2 mg/d.
How do I safely quit taking clonazepam?
To safely quit using clonazepam, you will need to go through some form of medically supervised withdrawal, which usually begins with tapering – or gradually reducing your dose. This is the safest and most effective way to withdraw from clonazepam, relieve symptoms, and prevent seizures.
How to wean off of Klonopin?
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.
How long does clonazepam stay in your system?
You must remember clonazepam is a quick working anti anxiolatlic mouth dissolving drug which is extreemly safe even in 2 mg daily doses. Its effects remain thr in the body only for 8 hr maximum. It can be taken any time sos or on regular basis if duely advised by doctor.
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