withdrawel klonipin(klonopin)

i have been taking 2mg klonipin (klonopin) 3 times a day for severe panic attacks for past month.   but just started taking klonipin (klonopin) last month. i am quitting cold turkey because i cannot make my self wean off like my doctor wants me to.  i am an addict since 1992 . HOW LONG AND HOW BAD, WILL I HAVE WITHDRAWELS??  I DO NOT WANT TO LOSE JOB.   THANK YOU, MINDY

[Alison L, RPh]

Even after short-term use of clonazepam, there is evidence of physiological dependence and consequent adverse withdrawal symptoms. Abrupt discontinuation of benzodiazepine therapy has been reported to cause withdrawal symptoms including irritability, nervousness, and insomnia. Abdominal cramps, confusion, depression, perceptual disturbances, sweating, nausea/vomiting, paresthesias, photophobia, hyperacusis, tachycardia, and trembling also occur during benzodiazepine withdrawal, but these reactions are less frequent. Convulsions, hallucinations, delirium, and paranoia also can occur. Benzodiazepines should be withdrawn cautiously and gradually, using a very gradual dosage-tapering schedule.

[mindy335]

THANK YOU FOR REPLY.   I AM TRYING TO WEEN OFF NOW AND NOT ABUSE REST OF MY MED'S.   WHAT IS THE BEST MED TO HELP WEEN OFF SHORT TERM, SO I DO NOT MISS WORK??               mindy335