IS THERE SUCH A THING AS RAPID BENZO DETOX?

[bellgirl]

Is there such a thing as rapid benzo detoxification? I have been taking app. 2 mg. of klonopin for close to two years, combined with suboxone.  I am now eight days off the suboxone and am so tremendously relieved to have this demon drug out of my system (although I know it takes two weeks to fully leave the body...I am feeling so happy to be eight days from it).  My question, though, has to do with detoxing from the klonopin.  I have never done a benzo taper and I'm scared to death that I won't be successful going at such a slow pace.  Any experience, strength or hope you might provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and God bless.

[bellgirl]

Thanks so much, wantfreedom.  I have seen a doctor who -- now that I'm off the Suboxone -- wants to start me on a slow taper from the benzos. But I am so impatient!  Also, being the druggie that I am, I worry that a slower taper will result in the temptation to take other drugs to avoid the agony (or so I'm told) of withdrawing from klonopin.  I realize that 2 mg./day isn't an outrageous dose but, honestly, I am so wiped out between the suboxone, clonodine, even immodium (!) which my doctor suggested to lighten the discomfort of the subox taper -- I just want it overwith.  I'm also one to crave alcohol just for the momentary relief it provides.  I KNOW this is an idiotic action to take. But today -- nine days off subox -- I am so jittery and exhausted simultaneously that I don't know what to do with myself.  Thanks for your wise advice. I pray for the daily reprieve that will help me to follow it.  Wishing you blessings today.

[wantfreedom495]

Hi bell,

I would really recommend seeing a doctor for benzo withdrawal. It's my understanding that you have to taper it down or it could be dangerous. Your doctor could best advise you on tapering from 2 mg. I had to taper Klonopin after my Oxy withdrawal. After Oxy, it was actually not that hard for me to taper Klonopin but I did not use Klonopin as rigorously as Oxy. I took up to 1 mg Klopopin a day and that was not everyday.

I do know that feeling of wanting to get ALL the toxins out of your system. It's a great feeling and I do know that it can be done, just do it safely.