Posted by Maxime on May 1, 2005, at 13:15:54
In reply to Re: klonopin, posted by mattw84 on April 16, 2005, at 21:23:58
Matt i am assuming you used the withdrawal schedules from benzo.org.uk
How long did it take you get off the Klonopin and what dosage were you taking? How hard was it to come off the Valium?
Maxime
> Good to hear Mildred! Don't forget that there is no such thing as "too slow" when it comes to tapering off of benzos.
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> As I mentioned in a latter post on this board, I highly advocate using an even longer lasting substitute such as diazepam. While clonazepam may have a half-life somewhere between 20 an 40 hours, that is nothing compared to diazepam's often >100 hour half-life. The longer it takes for the plasma levels to drop - the more subtly the drug exits the system. Again... don't harrass the doc BTW =D... but this is a topic to discuss with your physician. Chances are he/she will be reluctant but push the half-life issue, it's nearly impossible to argue with that fact. =D
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> Keep us posted and feel free to babble me if you need any advice quickly.
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> Regards,
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> Matt
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