does anyone have any tips on how to taper off of klonopins? i've been taking them for about a month now and whenever i try to get off them my appetite disappears and i get these real bad pains in the pit of my stomach. thanks for taking the time to reply if you've experienced similar woes
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PhreeX
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Some have said that benzos are the WORST to kick, as the physical and mental anguish are HORRIBLE... in a VERY WORST CASE situation, it can actually be fatal (don't worry, you're far from that) ...
Sadly there really isn't some "trick" - the best thing you can do is taper off... start to drop the dose every day, and yes, you WILL have to suffer a little...
Klonopin is a longer acting benzo, but Valium is even longer acting... if you can, get some... stick to the oral route too, don't snort them...
Ultimately it comes down to willpower - there will come a time where you just want one more pill, and thats the only thing in the world that would make you happy... you must be strong and say no..
I have been through it too, so I know it's easier said then done...
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PACK.MY.BEAK
Sadly there really isn't some "trick" - the best thing you can do is taper off... start to drop the dose every day, and yes, you WILL have to suffer a little...
Klonopin is a longer acting benzo, but Valium is even longer acting... if you can, get some... stick to the oral route too, don't snort them...
Ultimately it comes down to willpower - there will come a time where you just want one more pill, and thats the only thing in the world that would make you happy... you must be strong and say no..
I have been through it too, so I know it's easier said then done...
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PACK.MY.BEAK
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djtonedeaf
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yes benzos are a hellacious bitch to kick, no question, but if you've only been taking the klonopin for a month you should be fine if you taper for a week and then kick on the eighth day. It's important to lower your doses AND space them out as much as possible during the tapering period.
Have some kind of sleeping aid on hand, because you'll probably have trouble falling/staying alseep for a few nights. The appetite thing is normal, just force yourself to eat something or drink a protein shake for nutrition.
Stomach pains? I don't know about that, but maybe an antacid or something would take care of it.
Have some kind of sleeping aid on hand, because you'll probably have trouble falling/staying alseep for a few nights. The appetite thing is normal, just force yourself to eat something or drink a protein shake for nutrition.
Stomach pains? I don't know about that, but maybe an antacid or something would take care of it.