Need advice on how weaning off of Clonazepam

I went to my Dr. today and Had a physical and informed him that I would like to wean off of Clonazepam because I not only would like to stop taking it but am also trying to get pregnant. He said to just stop taking it all together. That because I only take 1MB every night my symptoms shouldnt be bad and its the safest route if I am pregnant or become pregnant. Everything I have read tells me I should not just stop taking this medication. I have been on it for almost 3 years now and like I already stated I take 1MG a night. How should I go about weaning myself off of this medication quickly and in a safe way?

[Paxiled]

Your doctor is an idiot.  You should always wean off benzos, not quit abruptly.  Wait to start trying to become pregnant until you wean off; that solves that problem.  Abruptly quitting a benzo can, in some occasions, cause seizures, since they're also anti-seizure medications, and withdrawal can be significant.  So take it easy.  See a psychiatrist for these meds, not a regular doc, and make sure they understand this stuff before you settle on one.  You'll find tapering schedules on this forum by Ryan several times, and if you go on the Mental Health forum Dr. Gould will give you one.  I think tapering should be more individual -- you taper according to how you feel.  If it goes easily, swell.  If it doesn't, you take it easy.  Why go through what you don't have to?  And tell your doc he's a moron.

[joesmom713]

Do NOT quit Clonazepam cold turkey...please get expert advice for correct tapering. This medication can cause statis epilepticus(uncontrollable and prolonged seizures) very very serious. I have been taking 3mg at bedtime for several years, it was given to me for severe leg cramps, but after reading several articles about this drug, I am going to wean myself off of it under medical supervision and try some natural medication for the leg cramps...I was furious when I found out it was prescribed for my leg cramps because I do not suffer with anxiety symptoms.God Bless and good luck with your pregnancy.