what are with drawls from kolonapin?

Question

I am on kolonopin because of weening off effexor xr . i am weened and now i have to ween off kolonipin are there bad with drawls. i am on .5 milligrams 3 times a day.

Answer 1

All I can say, is that there can be some emotional ups an downs. My son is also trying to stop taking this medication and he has has some bad days. He feels like it has made him worse, rather that better when he took it. Just don't stop cold turkey. Good luck.

Answer 2

Klonopin is an addictive drug. You will possibly experience shaking(hands) trouble sleeping @ night, anxiety, some mental confusion such as staying focused on one subject, you will be extremely aggravated by others, & other minor conditons (all will pass in time). Please give serious thought to any idea of going cold turkey with this drug. Could you discuss with your doctor perhaps reducing your dosage gradually until you are @ a point where the withdrawal will not be so difficult for you & anyone around you? Good Luck! You can & will succeed @ this!

Answer 3

1.5 Mg's per day is a lot. I would taper slowly. Expect tiredness and irritability or agitation. What was your doctor thinking? Effexor is an antidepresent, klonopin is a tranq.

Answer 4

I have been on it for 13 years.2mgs per day and my new doctor wanted me off it, well after laying in bed and shaking like crazy, being ill with everyone i came incontact with i thought i cant do this.Im finally down to .5 per day and im doing good, at least im not on 2 per day..I was to scared to come off it, it did increase my panic attacks.. I go back to doctor on Friday guess i will tell him then. If you go off it do it slowly, dont just stop then it will be worse for you..Good luck, hope u make it through it, I didnt..

Answer 5

anxiety, depression, anger, headache