withdraw from librium

[kthorse]

Hi, I am trying to wean off klonapin and was given Librium to withdraw from. Can I open the capsule to water taper? Or  should I divide the dose into gelatin capsules. I have 25 mg capsules .

I was on .75 mg of klonapin  Is it best to take the  librium dose once a day or divide it 2 3 times a day. My dr said go cold turkey off klonapin and take librium as needed. This is not working for me and my Dr want listen. I need help.
Thank you

[kthorse]

Ryan again thank you so much for the very detailed explaination. I have been on klonapin 2 years.  It will be another month before I see the Dr again. I did ask for valium or librium hoping to taper. He gave me the librium. I was suprised as I thought valium was the best to taper from. I am also on lamictal and trileptal and they both effect gaba so I think its too much for my brain. I hope to taper off lamictal also as I am severly depressed so its not working  either. whats the point of taking drugs that dont work. My dr also prescribed neurotin . I  took it a few times then read it also effects Gaba.  I cant think or concentrate or learn anything new . I have no memory and learn anything new.
I would love a transition squedule for valium. I would take it to the Dr and tell him that this is what I would like to do. I hope he listens as I have already ended up in the physc ward for severe depression. I know its from the meds and I cant seem to get off. the valium sounds like the way to go.
Your advise is wonderful . I appreciate the time you took to answer my question. Its very much appreciated.
Kat

[kthorse]

I forgot to say thank you very much for your response. It explains everything except the above question.
I Usualy Take klonapin morning and lunch time. So for a week or 2  I will spread this out over 8 hours as you have written above. . I will do this for a week or two until stable as I am suffing withdrawal from being tolerant. Hopefully this will stop the up and downs.

Then I will slowly switch to Librium. I know Librium isnt for panic , but I figure I am going to get panic from with drawal anyways. I feel worse now than before I took any benzos. I am house bound and severly depressed suffer panic attacks daily.  I started to get them after my daughter passed. Now the meds dont work and the side effects are to much so I dont want to go up in dose.
Your information was wonderful and very helpful thank you so much
Kat

[Roger Gould, M.D.]

YOu have already received a well thought through response from Ryan....

[kthorse]

Thank you,
Can you open the librium capsules to water taper ? or maybe divide the dose into gelatine capsules?

[Roger Gould, M.D.]

You have already received a thoughtful and fact based answer to your question from Ryan...I don't have anything to add.