Klonopin

I want to taper.  I’ve been on klonopin for eight months and am at .75 daily.    .25 in thee morning and .50 at night.  I hate the stuff and want off. 

Hello Nanno, welcome to BenzoBuddies,

 

We typically suggest reducing your dose by about 5-10% every couple of weeks but tapering according to your symptoms is actually a better idea, this can hopefully keep us functional.  Are you dealing with side effects or symptoms, have you taken benzo's in the past?

 

I'll provide some links to help you get started but please let us know how we can help you.

 

Pamster

 

Colorado  Consortium Benzodiazepine Deprescribing Guidance

 

Planning  Your Withdrawal (Taper)

 

Withdrawal  Support (during your taper)

 

Ashton  Manual symptom list

 

I haven’t had benzodiazepines in the past.  Feel hypersensitive on skin.  Clothes are uncomfortable!   

Our central nervous system is highly sensitized when we become dependent on these drugs and unfortunately it intensifies as we taper but after we recover, things can get back to normal.