Getting off Klonopin

Hi Helpless;)

You are right to want to wean the safe and correct way. This gives your mind and body time to slowly get used to not having the medication, and will reduce side effects, and help you to succeed in your goal.

Here is a trusted website that we recommend. It should give you a good schedule and instructions:http://www.theroadback.org/

Good luck and keep us updated on your progress.:)

S.C.

Water titration is often helpful when you need to wean off of the last mgs slowly.

Here is a site with directions:

http://www.bcnc.org.uk/water_titration_method.html

S.C.

It is hard to say, because everyone reacts differently...but you are nowhere near the maximun daily dose, so if I had to venture a guess...I would say it should not be too difficult if you follow a good weaning schedule.:)

S.C.

The optimal effect is seen at 1 mg/day. Doses up to 4 mg/day aren't typically more effective. I was on 2 mg/day and went down to 1 mg/day over the period of a month. I had a lot of nausea and general malaise as well as feeling fatigued. It's best to do it very gradually. From my understanding, it was originally intended, and studied in clinical trials, for short term use. You've only been on it 5 months so I think you'll have an easier time coming off it; I was at 2 mg/day for several years. I'm now trying to get off it altogether - I'm doing it much more gradually though. I think it's lost it's effectiveness for me.

Good luck!

Kathy