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can someone please help me out.

I've been taking clonazepam and blood pressure medicine for about 3 to 4 months. Recently i had ran out of my clonazepam before i could get it refilled, so i went 4 days without taking it. The first day i hadn't taken it i felt a lot of pressure in my head mainly in my temples. And when i finally got my prescription refilled it hasn't gone away. Could this be a withdrawal symptom. However, i also just quit smoking cigarettes 4 or 5 days ago after smoking for about 5 years? Will it pass? Is it common?
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Jo, probably is a withdraw symptom.  If so, you are lucky that's all you felt.
be very careful with that klonopin! i was on it for about 5 years and abused it. i think it's hard not to abuse it. it's an extremely dangerous and addictive drug. I had to go through detox and rehab to get off of it safely.  what a horrible nightmare! while in rehab i was told that benzos are the hardest drugs to get off of and the worst withdraw off any drug there is.
Maybe you should think about getting off of it before it's too late
good luck and be well
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Well i quit smoking ciggaretes but now i smoke hookah ( flavored tobacco ) about 3 times a day with my roommates. It's still smoking but it only has .5% nicotine and no tar. But it helps the cravings. Try it.  It cant hurt.



all the best,
jon
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Probably a combo Joe,

Klonopin is getting back to right dosage and also your stopping smoking is  a hugeeee hurdle for your body to adjust. It will pass. for sure. your system is going through changes is my take. I have been on klonopin for 4 years, however still smoke ;ox.

Hang in there and if no improvement in say a week, just make a regular check up to your doctor.

What did you do to quit smoking? lol

good luck ,
Snooze
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