[te...] Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 I'm on 0.25 Clonazepam going down to 0.125 What after that? Is it better to switch to diazepam or just continue reducing the clon? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Pa...] Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Hi terua, It's totally up to you, many have tapered directly from Clonazepam since it's one of the longer acting benzo's, if you feel you're doing okay, then you can continue as you are. Many Dr's aren't willing to cross patients over to Valium, but if yours is willing, then you can give it a shot. Be aware that crossing will come with some discomfort, such as sedation and possibly dizziness, but I'm told that this will pass once your body gets used to it. Could you add your taper and benzo history into your signature line when you get a minute, it will make it easier for other members to see where you're at and better able to offer suggestions. Here are the instructions. Add your history/signature Pamster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[te...] Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 Thanks Pammy, done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Pa...] Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Thanks terua, what did you decide to do about your taper, are you going to switch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[ke...] Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 I would liquid microtaper off K. No benefit imo with a crossover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[te...] Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 Thanks Keagan and Pammy I'd do as you suggest if I could. But I'm in a dump of a third world country where they don't got liquid K and smallest tablet size is 2mg. I'm gonna have to try and get settled on 0.125 then either try and get some 0.125 tabs online or use diazepam instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[te...] Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 Someone here told me they got 0.125 tabs in the US but can't find confirmation of that Is it true? How about in UK? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Li...] Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 The “someone” who told you that clonazepam is available in 0.125mg orally disintegrating tablets was me. Again, this is US only. You can verify the availability of the 0.125mg ODTs at: ClonazePAM (Professional Patient Advice) - Drugs.com https://www.drugs.com/ppa/clonazepam.html Or, enter the “clonazepam” in the search box at: DailyMed https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Pa...] Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Would you be interested in using titration to reduce your dose? http://www.benzobuddies.org/forum/index.php?topic=231363.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[te...] Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 Thanks Libertas I wasn't doubting your honesty. I couldn't find on net to order Titration sounds good but not available here either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Pa...] Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Titration can be what you decide it is terua, there are many methods you can use. Bob7 Benzo Dry Taper Method There is also liquid titration, you can find many YouTube videos on how to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Pa...] Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 You could also use this tool to help you design a taper plan. http://benzo.alwaysdata.net/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[te...] Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 Thanks Pammy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Mo...] Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 I switched from klonopin to valium because it is suppose to be easier coming off. And it comes in 2mg tabs. I'm glad I did. I have to microtaper now and I'm dry cutting, much easier than the .5mg that is the lowest tablet dose that k comes in the U.S. Valium does have a longer half-life than k. Up to 100 hours. Also it's much less potent. If you do cross over make sure you get an equivalent dose. .5 K is the same as 10mg valium. It's been much easier to drop mg in v rather than k for me. You're still at a significant dose 5mg valium = .25 k. Even Ashton recommends jumping at 1mg v and many find that's still too high. Having said that you should listen to your body and do what's good for you. When I switched I had about three days of mild effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[te...] Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 Thanks Mobycal I been told here that k comes in 0.125 tabs but can't find to order anywhere I will do the valium switch once I can get a supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Mo...] Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Please READ THIS. .25 klonopin is equivilent to 5 milligrams of valium. I gave you a way too low dosage. Sorry, Gaba brain. I'll edit the first post. So sorry, Please check the Ashton manual. I think the smallest dose in the U.S you can get is .5mg I don't know about the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[te...] Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 Yup I located a site in India with the small dose clonazepam 0.125 but only in generic form my guess is that if you live in Hicksville you ain't gonna be able to find a pharmacy stocking it or even a doc who knows When I get down to 0.125 (over halfway there) I'll decide whether to switch to valium or risk getting scammed online for the small K Nice to know I got options 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[te...] Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 This is just an update to hopefully encourage others rather than just blow my own horn. I've nearly cut down from 0.250 to 0.125 by doing on alternate days i.e. 0.250 - 0.125 - 0.250. one week 0.250 - 0.125 - 0.125 - 0.250 one week 0.250 - 0.125 - 0.125 - 0.125 - 0.250 one week I got no idea if this is a recommended way of doing it but have had no major issues apart from a bit of the anxiety you add yourself. I know we're all different. The difficult part comes now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Pa...] Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Not sure what you mean by alternate days, but if it's working for you, then that's great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[te...] Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share Posted February 11, 2020 I wanted to add to a previous shred but couldn't find it. So I had no real problems going from 0.250 to 0.125, just felt a bit wobbly at the beginning due to my own anxiety. Not quite sure where to go next Choice is 2mg diazepam or another dry cut Any ideas which is best? I can't get diazepam right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Pa...] Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 I'm confused, you say you can't get diazepam right now, but you also say you have access to 2 mgs? Glad to see you're doing relatively well thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[te...] Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 Hi Pammy No I don't got diazepam because I don't got a doc, I'm basically self medicating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Pa...] Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 I wanted to add to a previous shred but couldn't find it. So I had no real problems going from 0.250 to 0.125, just felt a bit wobbly at the beginning due to my own anxiety. Not quite sure where to go next Choice is 2mg diazepam or another dry cut Any ideas which is best? I can't get diazepam right now Seems to me if what you've been doing is working, then it might be best to stick with it. If you're worried about it getting too small to cut, you could crush and weigh it. We can provide links with instructions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[te...] Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 Thanks Pammy. You're absolutely right. I'm on one quarter of a 0.5 tab rite now. I can break into sixths which would be the next reduction but, as you advised, I'll do it real slow till the cows come home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Pa...] Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 You're the master of pill splitters, it amazes me how creative our members have to get in order to survive this madness. Keep us posted on your progress, you sound good, this gives me hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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