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Clonazepam Withdrawal
I have used clonazepam 1mg since two weeks for insomnia and from past two days I feel very sleepy and I didn't take it. My healthcare provider asked me to take 0.5mg everyday for 3 more weeks and slowly tapper the dose. But I want to quit the medicine as I have heared if it is used for more weeks withdrawal symptoms would be severe. Please advise
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Kindly follow the advice of your health care provider. Such medications should be tapered gradually before stopping. In case of any unwanted/ unexpected effects, kindly consult a Psychiatrist for advice on further treatment.
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Dr. Varchasvi Mudgal
Psychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Indore
Clonazepam should be gradually tapered. Dont worry about severe withdrawal that would happen only on acute stoppage.
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Shift to 0.5 mg for 2 weeks then 0.25 mg for 2 weeks then stop. If sleep disturbance occurs you can try a non benzodiazepine medicine like melatonin, or bzra like zolpidem on sos basis.
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Dr. Nikhil Gurjar
Psychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Mumbai
You require to be assessed for the cause of your insomnia and to rule out presence of any other factors causing or aggravating it. Alternatively there are other treatment options available which have a less habit forming potential than clonazepam so if your problem persists then it can be remedied in many different and safe ways
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Please consult a psychiatrist at your convenience for a comprehensive evaluation and management
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Clonazepam has high potential to be addictive. Please take medication ONLY under the supervision of a psychiatrist!
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Dr. Dinesh Reddy P
Psychiatrist
10 yrs exp
Chittoor
You should slowly taper to 0.25 mg and then you can stop it, because it needs time to adjust for you, so please follow it
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