NiemandHektik
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- Sep 12, 2015
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I've been on Klonopin 1mg b.i.d. for several years. Due to a mix up with my pharmacy & my doctor being on vacation, I was unable to get a refill request approved.
The 1st day without wasn't horrible, but it far from pleasant. The 2nd day, as an epileptic, I recognized the aura of an oncoming grand-mal seizure. Thanks to my primary anticonvulsant, I didn't technically go into a grand-mal seizure, however suddenly I was barely able to talk. I sounded as if I had drunk a liter of vodka. About 20 minutes later, I lost control of my legs & was unable to walk. I had to pull myself up my staircase using only my arms to wait for a ride to the hospital. I spent 5 days in the ICU, still unable to control anything below my waist. In addition, I couldn't remember how to do simple things such as tie my shoes. During this period my hands shook so bad I had to have a nurse feed me. After the 5 days I was allowed to go home. BTW, during that entire stay I was put back on klonopin and Ativan.
The reason of my post is to warn those on/using benzo's. I was extremely fortunate I lived. Alcohol & Benzo's are the two common substances that you can die from during Withdrawal. If you've been taking one for even what may seem as not to long, be sure to have a doctor ween you off the medication slowly. It might save your life.
The 1st day without wasn't horrible, but it far from pleasant. The 2nd day, as an epileptic, I recognized the aura of an oncoming grand-mal seizure. Thanks to my primary anticonvulsant, I didn't technically go into a grand-mal seizure, however suddenly I was barely able to talk. I sounded as if I had drunk a liter of vodka. About 20 minutes later, I lost control of my legs & was unable to walk. I had to pull myself up my staircase using only my arms to wait for a ride to the hospital. I spent 5 days in the ICU, still unable to control anything below my waist. In addition, I couldn't remember how to do simple things such as tie my shoes. During this period my hands shook so bad I had to have a nurse feed me. After the 5 days I was allowed to go home. BTW, during that entire stay I was put back on klonopin and Ativan.
The reason of my post is to warn those on/using benzo's. I was extremely fortunate I lived. Alcohol & Benzo's are the two common substances that you can die from during Withdrawal. If you've been taking one for even what may seem as not to long, be sure to have a doctor ween you off the medication slowly. It might save your life.