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Is 1/4 of .25mg a big dose to quit clonazepam ? Currntly taking alternate day .06 mg clonazepam ... how long should i taper for ?

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Hello, I think it's more of a Psychological effects which you are getting you can stop it. ...  Read More

I detoxed off of Clonazepam about 2 months ago. I still have the shakes and really no appetite and diaherrea. Is this normal? If so how long will it last? I was on the Clonazepam for 6 years.

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Your symptoms need evaluation. Please contact me ...  Read More

How long should i taper .25mg clonazepam taken for 6 months ? To avoid horrible withdrawal. Recently tapered to .18 . No side effects yet . Tapering to .125 next week .

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Yes definitely take it for 20 days 0.125 then stop ...  Read More

I am on escitalopram 10mg+ clonazepam 0.5mg for anxiety disorder since past 14 days. Yesterday, I stopped clonazepam 0.5 and continuing escitalopram 10mg only. Should I stop it slowly or is it ok?

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You should continue Escitalopram for some peroid about three to four months, then will decrease and can be stopped. ...  Read More

How to safely taper off .25mg clonazepam about 5 months of use ? Daily use of only .25 mg at night only

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Consult for how to taper off ...  Read More

At what dose can i safely jump ? I am currently on .08mg of clonazepam a day ... and have been on this dose or 2 week ..

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Can you elaborate your wuery ...  Read More

Can I take clonazepam 0.25 when I feel anxious and nervous Symptoms like Shortness of breath, body shaking, Irritability etc

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Hi, I understand how distressing anxiety symptoms like shortness of breath, body shaking, and irritability can be. However, Clonazepam is a prescription medication that must only be taken under the s ...  Read More

Used clonazepam .25 for 6 months , tapered it down to .18 for 3 weeks dan tapered it further to .125 since 5 days for how long should I continue this dose to avoid withdrawal.

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No need to worry, at this dosage u may discontinue now. For more information u may take proper consultation ...  Read More

I am having clonazepam 0.25 mg for quite sometime as was daigonised with generalised anxiety disorder as I had symptoms of dizziness. Now I want to withdraw this but every alternate day I have to take it as I again develop a tendency of dizziness and headache. First I use to have zaptra 0.5 mg but now for last 2 years I have brought down to alter

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Hi please consult your psychiatrist from whom you are taking treatment. ...  Read More

How do i come of clonazepam taken 4 days a week .125mg .. was on .25 since 6 months . Tapered to .125 dan to alternate days .125 ?

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You are doing it right. ...  Read More

Hello Respected Doctors, Clonazepam 1 mg for 7 days. How to taper it off. Thanks and regards. After tapering can it be used on SOS basis. Regards

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Taper it by 1/4th dose every 2 weeks and then can be taken SOS, but these need to be done under psychiatrist supervision ...  Read More

Is nexcito 5 and clonazepam 0. 25 safe during pregnancy.... I am 25 weeks of pregnant and having low lying placenta., Before pregnancy i taking this medicine but when pregnancy start i stopped this medicine.. But now i feels very anxiety and feare of death

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Depression or Anxiety during pregnancy will have worse outcomes and need treatment and generally, Escitalopram is safe in pregnancy and for depression or anxiety, minimum effective dose is recommended ...  Read More

Sir and Ma'am, On behalf of my brother.Suffering from Anxiety, Sleeplessness, panic disorder and slight depression. History of slightly elevated BP and cholesterol currently under control. Doctor suggested Clonazepam 0.5 along with a anti psychotic. Can he only take clonazepam for longer period as resulta are better than anti psychotics. Doctor is

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Please consult ...  Read More

Hello Sir and Ma'am, Was asked to take Clonazepam 0.5 for 2weeks. Just about to complete. Shall i stop it completely or taper off gradually. How long shall i continue? Quitipine was also given. Shall i continue that with dosage of 25mg for a longer period. Pls guide. Regards and thanks.

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My mother has been on sertraline 50 mg and olanzapine 5 mg, cypon syrup and vitazyme syrup for 15 days, as prescribed for her diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder. However, she has been experiencing significant panic, excessive worry, and fear of death, accompanied by symptoms like loss of appetite, nausea, weakness, and palpitations. These sympt

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It is for the psychiatrist to decide and not based on your knowledge. Clonazepam can also cause sedation, drowsiness, falls and cognitive deificts on a longer run. Consult a psychiatrist and seek reme ...  Read More

Can you confirm if is it safe to take clonazepam 0.5 during pregnancy. I am suffering from severe anxiety. I am currently in start of 6 month of my pregnancy

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No. Clonazepam should not be taken during pregnancy. Better options are available. ...  Read More

I was taking clonafit 0.25 mg from last 6 months for anxiety issue..how to taper it off plzz tell me???

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Need to seek the help of neurologist/ psychiatrist and/or clinical psychologist ...  Read More

I am on paroxetin 12.5 mg , olanzepine 2.5 mg, etillam pro20 and one gastric tab...Can i add clonazepam fr better benefit as i tried once in night time yesterday...M feeling somewhat better...

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Hello, Better don't use. Always ask your treating psychiatrist for any change in medication ...  Read More

I have been suffering from stomach pain since last 4days. my psychiatrist suggested to take 0.25 lonazep. yesterday I took it and now pain is reduced. this medicine is habit forming so for how many days can i take it. psychiatrist not available today and tomorrow.

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It can be max taken for 2 weeks, more than that an ssri is needed mostly ...  Read More

I've been taking Clonazepam at a relatively high dosage of 1mg for the last 2 years and am physically dependent on it. Now knowing its side effects and about withdrawal, I want to get off it. I don't want any neurological or physical deficits. So, guide me how to wean off this benzodiazepine.

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You can gradually taper it off by 0.25mg per week , but better to do so under the guidance of your treating Psychiatrist. ...  Read More

I was given 0.25 mg clonazepam for 14 months . Now I have quoted it 20 days ago by slowly tampering. I wasn't informed about the tablets risks by anyone. Now when I see the potential treat of using clonazepam longterm , it scares me. In many studies it was shown to have permanent cognitive deficits , in some studies even caused sexual dysfunction.

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If u can’t trust the experts in the field then no answer would satisfy you. Problem of today’s patients is that they trust ‘google doctor’ more than the doctors who have studied for years and seen so ...  Read More

I was prescribed 0.25 mg clonazepam for 14 months . It was a misdiagnosis of general anxiety disorder . Actually it was ocd. The 0.25 mg clonazepam was for once a day. I believe it could have caused various damage to my brain. I believe it might have caused problems related to sexual as well as cognitive functions. The reason I feel this is because

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It’s not a risky medication nor will it cause permanent damage. Take some multivitamins for 3 months. Nothing to worry. And stop reading about it from websites. Those effects are not applicable for ev ...  Read More

I have been on Clonazepam for last 1 year for my gut issues, I tried to stop it and had a relapse of anxiety and depression. I am taking 150mg of sertraline and .5mg of clonazepam at night. My body is not functioning well, gets very tired. Doesn't feel like doing anything and always in stomach pain. Nothing came up in the reports all reports are f

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Please meet a psychologist for therapy ...  Read More

It has been a month since I am having Clonazepam for my anxiety related to other health issues (Spondylitis). First I used to have half of 0.25mg and now I Usually I only have 1/4th of 0.25mg (0.0625mg) everyday. I am a man with height 5'8" and 76Kg weight; 33 Year old. My question is how to Safely Quit it? If I stop eating it will it cause side

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Consult now on whatsapp 93067two9785 ...  Read More

I have been completely off of clonazepam since 7 days after 9month which i took .25mg for 6 months and slowly tapered off taking .06mg or 1/4 mg clonazepam every 3 days or twice a week ... when will the withdrawal symptoms hit its been a week since my last dose ?

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If you have not experienced any symptoms as of now ,you most probably would not have any. Congrats you are off it. ----- Dr Akhil Thati ...  Read More

I finally quit clonazepam which i took .25mg for 6 months and tapered over 4 months by taking .06 mg or 1/4 of .25mg every 3 days or twice a week my last dose was 4 days ago .. When should i expect withdrawal to kick in and for how long does benzo withdrawal last for ?

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It’s good to have gradually tapered down Withdrawal starts within hours to 2-4 days It is highly unlikely that you’ll develop withdrawal symptoms now ...  Read More

Does clonazepam cause weight as a side effects? I easily gain weight in fat which indirectly increases my blood pressure

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No it doesn’t ...  Read More

My Doctor suggested escitalopram and clonazepam. 5mg at bedtime... 1st day it feels good but on the 2nd day i have felt some drowsyness and head dim... Shall i continue or not pls suggest... The doctor prescribed for 1 month...

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

I have tapered my clonazepam since 2 months . My original dose was .25 mg once daily . Now i take a total of 1.5 mg a months .. never exceesing this dose . Is it out of my system ..

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From original dose you are taking 7 times more is it. 0.25 to 1.5. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine and not be taken like that without proper evaluation. On a longer run it can cause serious side effect ...  Read More

For how long does clonazepam withdrawal symptoms last ? Can i get withdrawal for years or so ? I am sleeping fine but i feel this internal movement kinda thing

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Usually not more than 3 to 4 week's. ...  Read More

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