Posted by Justitia on January 25, 2000, at 18:24:51
In reply to Re: Klonipin withdrawal, posted by judy on January 17, 2000, at 21:01:13
I was put on klonopin in 1987 for anxiety. Initially I went on it during stressful periods that were brief and then went off. But over time I was taking it more frequently (1mg.) Then I went into a treatment center in 1990 where they took me off it abruptly. In hindsight, the rage aetc. I was feeling during the first couple of weks was probably due to withdrawal from it. But after acouple of weeks the symptoms subsdied. A few months later I was back on because my marriage and career blew up at the same time. Things did not reach equlibrium for me until four years later. Then I treid to get off it. I have made several attempts through very gradual reductions in dosage under doctor supervision. My state was so awful that my therapist, also a doctor, suggested I get back on. (I was a mess reducing my dosage 15% after two weeks.) Then my prescription plan forced me on to the generic. The results were horrible. I tried to suffer through it but after two months I couldn't take it any more. I now pay for the brand name out of my pocket. I have sufferedpermanent hearing loss in both ears but at least I am emotionally stable again. The meds Doctor and I have been planing to try to substitute Neurontin and see if I can get off that way. This was a night mare medication I was put on and at the time it was believed to be non-adictive (a good replacement for valium.) But we all know better now. It has been ten years, and I don't expect to get off it any more. I hate being that physically dependant on something. But I see no other way.
Justitia
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