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What is the most important information I should know about Klonopin withdrawal?
Klonopin (clonazepam) is abenzodiazepine drugcommonly prescribed for treating anxiety and insomnia.
Withdrawal from this drug typically includes a variety of uncomfortable symptoms, such as anxiety and irritability.
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The other 60% still havebenzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms, but they are milder.
Your healthcare provider may taper you off this drug over the course of weeks or months.
However, bothersome withdrawal symptoms can still occur when dosages are reduced slowly.
Why Does Klonopin Withdrawal Occur?
Klonopin is intended for short-term use.
Klonopin misuse can affect withdrawal duration and symptom severity.
It can also increase the risk ofoverdose symptomsor even death.
If an overdose is suspected, seek immediate medical attention or call911.
Tapering your Klonopin dose is a way of tricking your body into thinking its not in withdrawal.
It is not an exact science, which means your tapering schedule should be updated as you go along.
There is no universal tapering rate.
The dose reductions are so small that you may not even notice them after the first couple of weeks.
Klonopin Withdrawal Treatment
Treatment for Klonopin withdrawal may include the following.
Psychotherapy
The long-term success of Klonopin withdrawal depends on a successful taper.
Therapy is a primary component of long-term healing for psychological and addiction issues.
Without therapy, people with addiction may be more prone to relapse.
If you do not have health insurance, you might go to a community clinic in your area.
Community clinics will treat you, regardless of your ability to pay.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
First and foremost is to find the help of a professional.
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