Preparing to get off Klonopin

[Steven]

I've been taking 1 mg klonopin for 3 years.[started at 1/2 increased to 1 mg.] for depression, anxiety, and to sleep. This drug has done wonders for me in many ways, but now its time to come off. I've tried to taper off 1/4 at a time, but the hyperacusis [intolerance to loud sounds], lack of sleep, unbelievable groin itching, and my almost uncontrollable talking [feeling high, motor-mouth etc} made me go back on, now I take
1 1/4 at night to feel normal. Since I work as a waiter, I'm going to have to stop working to get off this. Please tell me what to expect, and how long I should plan on being out of work. Also has any one noticed an increase in rate of hair loss from Klonopin?... WILL THE HYPERACUSIS GO AWAY? this is my biggest concern at this time. Please help me. Thank you, Steve.

[anxietysux19]

Whew! that is alot to read lol i was just wondring, im 19 years old and cant even leave my house because of my panic attacks, i have tried goin to 3 different doctors and two of the 3 tried giving me Hydroxyzine lol which i later found out was a high ddosage of benedryl basically and the other place tried putting me in group therapy which of course didnt help... if i cant get out of my house, i cant sit in a room full of crazy ppl lol does anyone have any suggestions on what i can do??? i feel like im at the end of the road here, i have tried the whole self medicating thing but of course i can never get the meds when i need them so that screws me, then i have to deal with the dizziness and crap and that of course makes the anxiety worse, i really dont have anyone to talk to either because i dont know anyone who has really been through this, im extremely scared to death and dont know what to do???? please comment back, but i must ask that noone says anything too scary lol i dont wan2 hear anything bad i just need someone to talk to........ and a new brain lol Thanx for reading, and you all should not argue like that, i know this is a serious problem but try to be nice to everyone, you never know when your last day on earth will be..... love all, even the ignorant <3 <3

[akpret]

The biggest mistake people make regarding Benzodiazapine withdrawal is thinking being an alcoholic and then coming off the short regimen of Benzodiazapines they put you on in the hospital is ANYTHING like coming off of a YEAR LONG script of benzos. The brain is very complex. This is a complex drug. Alcohol detox & legit YEAR LONG scripts of benzos involve two COMPLETELY different tapering strategies.

[akpret]

Switching from Klonopin to Valium is the better idea. Slowly slowly come off this ****. The success rate of coming off of this **** is horrible w/ other classes of drugs used to substitute something like switching from Klonopin to Valium and doing something such as a smooth taper. Don't be fooled. Barbara is not right lol. no offense. Completely wrong.

[glosi]

my comment is dedicated to all who can give me advice to prepar getting off of Rivotril/klonopin/ i am suffering from addiction .all the best

[glosi]

First i want to thanks all of you who share you experinc to get off  Klonopin i really started to take this drug 2 years ago for panic attack  it had really great effect and i felt good i and didnt have any other panic attack ,but when i dont have my pills near me and is time to take them i rally feel that somthing is going wrong ,since  2008 i took 1/2  of 2 mg for a day, just when i had i stressfull job i tok 2 mg a day ,now ima preparing to get it off i think i dont need any more and long term use cant be more difficult to get off. i dont drink or smok but i dont want this drug lead my life .However it is great for panic disorders this is true for my two years experinc .i want you to help me to be back to my life .cuase i ma studing and it is hard under this drug to be concenterted ,if anyone can give my any advice you are welcome

[budman394]

I'm 48 years old and was taking 1.5 mg a day of klonopin and .5mg of xanax for anxiety.I was having A hard time concentrating at work so my Dr.had me detox off the klonopin and xanax and I have been off of these for 8 days now and replaced it with 30mg of buspar and 10mg of valium.I was just wondering when I won't be as depressed and nausead from the withdrawl of the klonopin and xanax.