[davegesprek]

I have been taking Klonopin for 8 monthes, 6 tablets a day at night before sleep.But I found I am better off not taking it.I wish I could stop taking it right away.Can I cold turkey taking Klonopin?I am not taking them for the anxiety problem. I am taking them so that I can sleep better. Now I have found an alternative to the Klonopin, so I don't need to take them anymore.And, Klonopin gives me weird nighmares.Thanks for your advice.

[Kity Kat]

It's not a good idea to quit benzodiazepines cold turkey as it can cause siezures and other problems. Consult your doctor (you should let your doc know that you are taking the other sleep medicine anyway), and he will probably have you slowly take less and less every day to wean you off the Klonopin.

[SaS]

No i would def. not do that!! It would be very hard. Why dont you do it slowly? Well what med is your dr giving you instead of Clonazepam?Withdrawal-related:Anxiety, irritability, insomniaPanic attacks, tremorSeizures similar to delirium tremens (with long-term use of excessive doses)Many individuals treated on a long-term basis develop a form of dependence known as"low-dose dependence", as was shown in one double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 34 therapeutic low-dose benzodiazepine users—physiological dependence was demonstrated via flumazenil-precipitated withdrawal.[30] Use of alcohol or other CNS depressants while taking clonazepam greatly intensifies the effects (and side effects) of the drug. Side effects of the drug itself are generally benign, but sudden withdrawal after long-term use can cause severe, even fatal, symptoms.

[lana s]

I am on Klonopin now for anxiety. I have been before for seizure control. My 21 yr. old daughter has been on it occasionally for anxiety and doesn't take it unless she feels she needs it. You can enter Klonopin in sear and get all the info you need. Better to call Dr. and ask the nurse or go see the Dr. The pharmacist may even know.===

[idkmybffjill]

NO do not quit suddenly with tapering for at leat a month or two. You could have seizures and other serious withdrawl symptoms. Ask your doctor about how to safely get off them.